Sun Prints, 1

1887/1894, printed 1895/1896

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover has a textured brown fabric with a gold-embossed sun motif in the upper left corner and "SUN PRINTS" by Alfred Stieglitz in gold at the bottom right in a serif font.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with 30 platinum prints

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    closed: 34.29 × 30.48 × 3.18 cm (13 1/2 × 12 × 1 1/4 in.)
    open: 34.29 × 62.23 cm (13 1/2 × 24 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.SunPrints1

Associated Artworks

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The image displays a close-up portrait of a person's face, capturing the head and some of the upper torso. The person is positioned at a slight angle, with their face turned slightly towards the camera. Their facial features include full lips, an oval face, and large, expressive eyes. Their hair is styled in soft waves that frame their face. The person is wearing a thick, draped garment that covers their shoulders. There is no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background consists of a textured, uneven brick wall.

Marina

Alfred Stieglitz

1887

The image depicts a woman standing outdoors. She is leaning against a dark wooden door, with one arm raised and the other arm resting across her body. The woman has a calm expression with partially closed eyes and her head slightly tilted to the side. She has dark hair partially covered by a long head scarf and is wearing a long plaid dress with long sleeves and a dark shawl draped over her shoulders. The background includes an old, textured brick wall and a window with metal bars next to the door. The overall setting appears vintage, possibly in sepia tones.

The Wanderer's Return

Alfred Stieglitz

1887

This is a photograph of a rustic archway entrance set within an old stone building. The image portrays uneven, textured stonework and a large central archway leading into a darker doorway. Above the entrance, a balcony supported by stonework is adorned with potted plants. Ropes are strung across the building, supporting laundry, and the ground is cobblestone. The scene reflects a sense of history and timelessness, capturing everyday life.

A Nook in Pallanza

Alfred Stieglitz

1887

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Georgia O'Keeffe; gift to NGA, 1949.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2002

  • Alfred Stieglitz: Known and Unknown, National Gallery of Art, Washington; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2002-2003, as Sun Prints.

Bibliography

1892

  • “The Progress of Amateur Photography — Some Remarkable Specimens of Figure Work.” Frank Leslie’s Weekly 75:1895 (9 January 1892): 402 (ill., Marina).

  • The American Amateur Photographer 4, February 1892: 73.

1893

  • Anthony's Photographic Bulletin 24 (25 March 1893), 186.

  • Anthony's Photographic Bulletin 24 (25 March 1893), 186.

2002

  • Greenough 2002, cat. 44.

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