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This is a photograph of an abstract form resembling a stylized tree or plant. The image depicts a dark, textured shape that branches out from a central trunk-like form, with several irregularly shaped lobes extending outward. The photograph is monochromatic, providing a stark contrast between the dark form and the lighter background. The branches and lobes are bold with a rugged, rough surface. The image has a graphic quality, emphasizing the abstract nature of the subject and offering an interesting interplay of shapes and textures.
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This is a photograph of an abstract form resembling a stylized tree or plant. The image depicts a dark, textured shape that branches out from a central trunk-like form, with several irregularly shaped lobes extending outward. The photograph is monochromatic, providing a stark contrast between the dark form and the lighter background. The branches and lobes are bold with a rugged, rough surface. The image has a graphic quality, emphasizing the abstract nature of the subject and offering an interesting interplay of shapes and textures.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Achillea umbellata

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
2006.133.34.37
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 225705. 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.