Equivalent

1925

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a sky filled with dense, textured clouds. The view is looking straight up, without a visible horizon or any other elements in sight. The clouds are arranged diagonally, suggesting movement. The photo is high contrast, with clouds ranging from bright whites to deep grays and blacks. This monochromatic palette highlights light and shadow. Cloud edges vary from sharp to soft, creating depth across the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.7 x 9.3 cm (4 5/8 x 3 11/16 in.)
    mount: 34.8 x 27.5 cm (13 11/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.115.3

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. / gelatin silver / F251; by unknown hand, center right verso 3 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64037533

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