Artwork
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Chrysanthemum parthenium 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
Chrysanthemum parthenium is a print by Karl Blossfeldt, a German photographer and sculptor, created in 1928 using the photogravure process.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a single branch of Chrysanthemum parthenium with intricately detailed leaves against a plain background, showcasing the plant's natural arrangement and texture.
Technique & Style
Blossfeldt employed photogravure, a technique that translates photographic negatives into fine art prints, to capture the intricate details of the plant's leaves and veins.
Context
This work is part of a series that explores the formal relationships between botanical forms and artistic design, reflecting Blossfeldt's interest in the structural beauty of plants.
History & Provenance
Chrysanthemum parthenium was published in 1929 in Urformen der Kunst, a collection of Blossfeldt's photographs that highlight the parallels between nature and art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
