Reflections--Venice

1899

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a canal lined with buildings on both sides. A stone bridge spans the canal in the distance. There is mist in the air, creating a soft atmosphere. Gondolas are moored near the canal's edge, with their reflections visible in the water. The buildings in the background have intricate facades. The image is in a monochromatic palette of grays, blacks, and whites.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.9 x 12.2 cm (7 1/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 20 x 13.7 cm (7 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)
    mount: 37.9 x 27.8 cm (14 15/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.120.14

  • Series Title

    American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Associated Artworks

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Beauty is Truth--Truth Beauty

F. Holland Day

1899

American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Various Artists

1899

The image features a ground-level view of two horses grazing in a pastoral setting. The sky is overcast and the horizon is high. In the background, there are trees, a windmill, and farm buildings. The style of the image suggests an early photographic technique with a sepia tone. The color palette is warm browns and sepia tones, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The image has textured, grainy details.

Pasadena Landscape

William B. Post

1899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Lower left, below photogravure, printed: Gravure Photochrome Eng.Co.N.Y.

Wikidata ID

Q64037584

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