The Photo-Secession

1904

Edward Steichen and J.B. Kerfoot

Associated Names
Edward Steichen

Artist, American, born Luxembourg, 1879 - 1973

J.B. Kerfoot

Artist, American, active c. 1900

This is a photograph of a book or magazine cover. The cover features the text "PHOTO-SESSION" in a bold, stylized font that spans across the upper portion. Below, towards the bottom right, there is a circular emblem featuring a silhouette of a head in profile. The silhouette is set against a textured, golden background which contrasts with the black of the profile figure. The design is simple and striking, reflecting a vintage, artistic approach often seen in early 20th-century design.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    handmade booklet with 8 gelatin silver prints

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    sheet (each): 10.8 × 8.26 cm (4 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.9

  • Copyright

    © Estate of Edward Steichen

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

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