Who painted Imatiens glanduligera?

Imatiens glanduligera was painted by Karl Blossfeldt in 1928.

Where can I see Imatiens glanduligera?

Imatiens glanduligera is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

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

Imatiens glanduligera is a 1928 photogravure print by Karl Blossfeldt, a German photographer and sculptor.

The print presents a detailed, black-and-white close-up of a plant's stem and branches, highlighting their textures and structural forms.

Technique & Style

Blossfeldt's meticulous attention to detail and use of monochrome emphasize the intricate shapes and patterns found in the natural world.

History & Provenance

The work was published in Blossfeldt's 1929 collection, Urformen der Kunst, and is part of the National Gallery of Art, Washington's collection.

Context

Blossfeldt's images reflect his lifelong study of plant growth and form, drawing inspiration from the natural world.

Artist

Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.

Museum

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