Karl Blossfeldt

German, 1865 - 1932

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The image displays a close-up of a flower bud. Detailed textures cover its petals and leaves. The color palette is grayscale, showcasing its black and white composition. The flower bud is centrally positioned, with its base and leaves curving outwards at the bottom. The upper petals slightly open, showing their edges against a plain background. The image is enclosed within a border with the number '111' on the lower right corner.
Karl Blossfeldt, Campanula alliarüfolia, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.111

Campanula alliarüfolia

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.111

The image shows six large, spiraling fern fronds unfurling, with each curl forming a circular shape at the top. The color palette is a monochrome grayscale with various shades of black, white, and gray. The fronds are positioned vertically, with their stems rising from the bottom and curving upwards to form the spirals, creating an organic pattern. The background is a muted off-white or light gray, emphasizing the darker fronds.
Karl Blossfeldt, Adiantum pedatum, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.55

Adiantum pedatum

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.55

The image shows a large plant stem with curled leaf-like structures extending from it. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring shades of gray. The plant stem is positioned centrally within the image, with its elongated structure reaching upwards and the curled elements spreading outwards in different directions.
Karl Blossfeldt, Silphium laciniatum, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.41

Silphium laciniatum

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.41

The image shows a large artichoke flower on its stem in black and white. The artichoke is centered and occupies most of the upper portion of the image, with the stem extending downwards towards the bottom edge.
Karl Blossfeldt, Centaurea ruthenica, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.86

Centaurea ruthenica

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.86

The image shows a single large flower against a plain background. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of grey, white, and black. The flower is centrally positioned, with its stem downwards and the petals and stamens extending upward and to the sides, dominating the composition in a vertical alignment.
Karl Blossfeldt, Aquilegia chrysantha, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.95

Aquilegia chrysantha

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.95

The image shows a close-up view of a plant bud with textured petals and curved sepals. The photograph has a grayscale color palette. The vertical orientation of the plant stem positions the bud centrally, with the plant stem at the bottom extending upward to the top center of the image, where the detailed bud is featured. The sepals arch to the sides, creating a symmetrical appearance.
Karl Blossfeldt, Brunella grandiflora, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.87

Brunella grandiflora

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.87

Small star-shaped flowers with elongated petals fill the image in a densely packed composition. The color palette consists of varying shades of gray. The flowers overlay and intertwine with each other, creating an intricate pattern that spans from top to bottom and from left to right, leaving no empty spaces.
Karl Blossfeldt, Asclepias speciosa, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.116

Asclepias speciosa

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.116

The sculpture in the image is an abstract form resembling a tree with multiple branches extending outwards like a fan. The material appears to be a dark, metallic substance, likely metal or bronze, highlighted with a rough texture that gives an earthy quality to its surface. The sculpture's color is a deep, dark gray or black, with subtle variations and reflections. In relation to humans, the sculpture stands upright with a sturdy base and branches extending outwards, suggesting a moderate size when scaled to human dimensions.
Karl Blossfeldt, Saxifraga Willkommniana, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.35

Saxifraga Willkommniana

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.35

The image displays a detailed, textured plant structure, possibly a seed pod or fruit, in grayscale. The plant occupies the center against a light gray background, showcasing its intricate surface details and shape. A white border surrounds the object.
Karl Blossfeldt, Symphytum officinale, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.79

Symphytum officinale

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.79

The image shows a cluster of small flowers with petals and central cores. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of black, white, and gray. The flowers are evenly distributed, creating a repetitive and compact pattern that fills the frame.
Karl Blossfeldt, Achillea millefolium, 1928, photogravure, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.34.114

Achillea millefolium

Karl Blossfeldt · 1928 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2006.133.34.114