Karl Blossfeldt – Dipsacus Laciniatus Cut-Leaved Teasel – Offset print (20th Century)
"Dipsacus Laciniatus Cut-Leaved Teasel" presents a photographic botanical study capturing the sculptural dried flower head and textured stalk of a teasel plant against a neutral backdrop. The composition exemplifies early twentieth-century German New Objectivity photography designed to reveal natural architectural forms and organic structures through macro magnification. Karl Blossfeldt was a celebrated German photographer, sculptor, and educator best known for his pioneering close-up photographs of plants published in his landmark work Urformen der Kunst. Artist or Maker: Karl Blossfeldt, after. Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 24 cm. Medium: Offset print. Date: (20th Century)
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This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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"Dipsacus Laciniatus Cut-Leaved Teasel" presents a photographic botanical study capturing the sculptural dried flower head and textured stalk of a teasel plant against a neutral backdrop. The composition exemplifies early twentieth-century German New Objectivity photography designed to reveal natural architectural forms and organic structures through macro magnification. Karl Blossfeldt was a celebrated German photographer, sculptor, and educator best known for his pioneering close-up photographs of plants published in his landmark work Urformen der Kunst. Artist or Maker: Karl Blossfeldt, after. Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 24 cm. Medium: Offset print. Date: (20th Century)
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.