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Orchid

1987

Robert Mapplethorpe

Associated Names

Robert Mapplethorpe

Artist, American, 1946 - 1989

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows a large, intricate flower in the center with a long, slender stem. The color palette consists of muted sepia tones, creating a vintage look. The flower has broad, detailed petals and a stem extending downward from the center.

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Artwork overview

Medium

photogravure on silk colle
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Accession Number

1987.77.25

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74877605

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