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The image portrays three stylized, elongated sculptures with abstract faces on top. The faces have simple features such as round eyes and curved lines resembling smiles. The sculptures appear textured, possibly resembling organic material. They are monochrome in grayscale, with darker shades and lighter highlights. The sculptures are arranged vertically, facing the viewer, showcasing their front details. The design suggests a primitive or tribal aesthetic focusing on minimalist representation and texture.
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The image portrays three stylized, elongated sculptures with abstract faces on top. The faces have simple features such as round eyes and curved lines resembling smiles. The sculptures appear textured, possibly resembling organic material. They are monochrome in grayscale, with darker shades and lighter highlights. The sculptures are arranged vertically, facing the viewer, showcasing their front details. The design suggests a primitive or tribal aesthetic focusing on minimalist representation and texture.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Aesculus parviflora

Karl Blossfeldt

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
image/plate: 26 × 19 cm (10 1/4 × 7 1/2 in.) sheet: 31.2 × 24.2 cm (12 5/16 × 9 1/2 in.)
Classification
Print · Photograph
Accession number
2006.133.34.13
Credit line
Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CPH
Original NGA record

Portfolio and series

Portfolio
Urformen der Kunst

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • botanical
  • Plants
  • Design
  • Form
  • photogravure
Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

NGA object ID 225681. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.