Barcelona, ES
Details
- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 0.39ʺD × 19.69ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Some wear less
- Description
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Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942. Photography number 15. 'Pirus alnifolia. …
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Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942. Photography number 15. 'Pirus alnifolia. Fruchtzweige in 1/2 facher Vergrößerung.' Photography number 19. Forsythia suspensa. junger Sprooß der Forsythie in 10 facher Vergrößerung.' Photography number 18. Clematis recta. Waldrebe. Samen in 4 facher Vergrößerung.' Photography number 16. 'Mesembrianthemum linguiforme. (eispflanze.) Zaserblume, Mittagsblume. Samenkapsel in 9 facher Vergrößerung.' In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Karl Blossfeldt (June 13, 1865-December 9, 1932) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher, and artist who worked in Berlin, Germany. He is best known for his close-up photographs of plants and living things, published in 1929 as, Urformen der Kunst quickly became an international bestseller and in turn, made Blossfeldt famous almost overnight. The photogravure comes framed. Measures: 40 x 50 x 1 cm The images shown have been scanned so the tone of the photogravure that you receive might differ a bit. The copyright photography that we attach is not included, is just to prove that this is a genuine photogravure from 1942. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less
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