Equivalent

1925

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image displays a view of the sky with dynamic cloud formations, shot from a slightly tilted perspective. The horizon is not visible, solely focusing on the movement of the clouds above. The stark contrasts between light and shadow capture the texture and depth of the clouds. The color palette is monochromatic with primarily black and white shades, emphasizing the clouds' boldness. Darker areas show the density and shape of the clouds, while lighter areas suggest potential sunlight. In the distance, the clouds merge and swirl, creating a dance of light and form against the vast sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.6 x 9.1 cm (4 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
    mount: 34.9 x 27.6 cm (13 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.115.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Georgia O'Keeffe until her death, 1986; given by her estate to The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation, 1989; gift to NGA, 2003.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

By Sarah Greenough, lower left verso in graphite: Equivalent / n.d. / F250; by unknown hand, center right verso in graphite: 1 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64037532

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