Aesculus parviflora

Accession Number
2017/1.548

Title
Aesculus parviflora

Artist(s)
Karl Blossfeldt

Artist Nationality
German (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1928

Medium & Support
rotogravure on paper

Dimensions
18 ¼ in x 14 ¼ in x 1 in (46.36 cm x 36.2 cm x 2.54 cm);10 in x 7 ⅝ in (25.4 cm x 19.37 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Eeta Gershow

Physical Description
A black and white photograph of the tops of three decoratively carved poles, arranged side by side against a white background. Each is topped with a bud-like formation.

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Primary Object Type
black and white print

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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