Asclepias Syriaca (Common Milkweed) - Karl Blossfeldt Art Print

You're gazing at a Karl Blossfeldt photograph that transforms the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) into an otherworldly sculpture. Blossfeldt's masterful black-and-white close-up reveals the plant's intricate architecture, inviting you to explore its alien beauty. The milkweed's seed pod bursts open like a surreal flower, its petals unfurling to expose a hidden cosmos within.

This art print captures Blossfeldt's signature style, elevating botanical specimens to monumental status. His pioneering photographic techniques expose nature's hidden geometries, turning the mundane into the extraordinary. You'll lose yourself in the velvety textures and dramatic shadows that accentuate every curve and crevice of the milkweed's form.

Hanging this piece invites contemplation of nature's ingenious designs. It's a visual feast for lovers of botany, photography, and modernist art. Blossfeldt's "Art Forms in Nature" ethos shines through, revealing the sublime in the everyday. This milkweed portrait embodies the intersection of science and art, sure to spark conversation and wonder in any space.

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Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters—bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your artwork and the planet.

Archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper elevates art beyond the ordinary.

Smooth, natural white surface enhances color accuracy and detail, ensuring true-to-life tones without glare or distortion.

High-definition print lab techniques deliver sharper details and deeper saturation that endures for generations.

FSC® certified—meaning every tree harvested is replaced, every worker treated fairly and local communities' rights respected.

Tmeless statements

Chevron cut frames made from FSC® certified wood with an ultra-clear perspex glaze.

Chic acid-free mount border used in art galleries and museums. Ensuring your art print remains vivid and free from discoloration.

Three distinctive colors

1. Black: Inky undertones suit everything from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

2. White: A crisp look that helps art shine brighter in dark rooms to lift your mood.

3. Natural: Infuses warmth wherever it roams with those rich, honeyed tones.

Cost

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Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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