Struthiopteris germanica
Karl Blossfeldt
Description
Subject Matter:
This photograph displays a closeup view of a young fern plant on the cusp of unfurling its leaves. Situated in the center of the frame against a light background, the texture of the plant is depicted in crisp detail, its fronds spiraled inwards. Positioned in front of a powerful magnifying lens, this fern’s head was enlarged eight times its size, rendering its sinuous, graceful qualities in sharp clarity. Printed in matte, green-black tones, this image originally appeared in the books, Urformen der Kunst (1928) and Art Forms in Nature (1929), and accompanied other closeup views of botanical specimens.
Physical Description:
This photograph depicts a closeup view of a young fern positioned against a light, blank background.
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