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a Andromeda floribunda; b Vaccinium corymbosum; c Acanthus mollis

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

The image features three black and white photographs of flowers displayed vertically. The top photograph shows an open flower viewed from the side, the middle shows a single large, tubular flower, and the bottom depicts multiple bud-like flowers on a stem. The color palette is grayscale, highlighting textures and forms against a dark background. The images are positioned one above the other, centered on the page, with each flower shot occupying its designated horizontal section.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7798 × 10129 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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