Who painted Aesculus parviflora?

Aesculus parviflora was painted by Karl Blossfeldt in 1928.

Where can I see Aesculus parviflora?

Aesculus parviflora is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Aesculus parviflora

Karl Blossfeldt , 1928

Aesculus parviflora is a print by Karl Blossfeldt. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Aesculus parviflora is a 1928 photogravure print by Karl Blossfeldt, a German photographer and sculptor. It is part of a larger body of work featuring magnified botanical details.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three plants with thick, segmented stems and spiky upper sections. The stems feature simple, human-like facial carvings, giving the plants expressive appearances. Blossfeldt's work highlights the structural similarities between plant forms and artistic design.

Technique & Style

Aesculus parviflora is a photogravure, a type of intaglio printmaking process. The black-and-white image is characterized by its high level of detail, achieved through Blossfeldt's use of magnification and precise photographic techniques.

History & Provenance

The print was created in 1928 as part of Blossfeldt's ongoing study of plant forms, which was later compiled into his 1929 publication Urformen der Kunst.