Artwork
Geum rivale
Geum rivale 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
Geum rivale is a 1928 photogravure print by Karl Blossfeldt, featuring a close-up of a plant's flower and stem, emphasizing intricate natural textures and patterns.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a detailed, high-contrast depiction of Geum rivale's floral structure, highlighting Blossfeldt's fascination with organic growth and form, characteristic of his broader photographic explorations of nature.
Technique & Style
Created using the photogravure process, the work translates a photographic image into finely detailed ink on paper, mimicking the appearance of a detailed drawing while retaining the precision of photography.
History & Provenance
Geum rivale was included in Blossfeldt's 1929 publication Urformen der Kunst (Archetypes of Art), a collection showcasing his photographic studies of plant structures and natural forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
