Description

Karl Blossfeldt original photogravure from Urformen der Kunst (Art Forms in Nature) first published in Germany 1928. The prints for sale are from the second edition published in 1929 using the printing process of gravure; these are original vintage prints nearly 100 years old.

Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) was a German artist/photographer who devoted himself to the study of nature. He magnified his botanical subjects revealing extraordinary detail and the natural beauty and form of the various plants.

The images have a subtle tonal quality while having a very graphic simplicity. They are classic yet feel very modern, they look wonderful framed in a grouping.

Size of print approximately
9.5 X 12 ¼ inch
Image size
7 3/8 X 10 ¼ inch

Slight fold on one corner, will not see after matted and framed.See

Dimensions

9.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 12ʺH

Styles

Modern

Art Subjects

Botanic

Frame Type

Unframed

Period

1920s

Country of Origin

Germany

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Black & White Photography

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brown

Condition Notes

good condition but one corner has a bend will not be seen once it is matted and framed.good condition but one corner has a bend will not be seen once it is matted and framed.