Artwork
Dipsacus laciniatus
Dipsacus laciniatus 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
Dipsacus laciniatus is a 1928 photogravure print by Karl Blossfeldt, a German photographer and sculptor.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a detailed close-up of a plant with a long, thin stem and curled, pointed leaves, highlighting the intricate textures and structures of the natural form.
Technique & Style
Blossfeldt's photogravure technique captures the plant's details realistically, emphasizing the contrast between the smooth stem and the rougher leaves.
History & Provenance
The work was later included in Blossfeldt's compilation, Urformen der Kunst, published in 1929.
Context
Blossfeldt's photographs were inspired by the aesthetic and structural qualities of plant growth and natural forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
