Sun Prints, 3

1887, printed 1895/1896

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

This is a photograph of a textured surface with a sun motif and text. The image features a woven fabric cover with a sun emblem located in the upper left corner, depicted in gold linework with radiating streaks suggesting sunlight. In the bottom right corner, there is an elegant script that reads "SUN PRINTS BY" followed by a stylized signature in similar golden hues. The overall appearance is minimalist yet sophisticated, relying on the simple contrast of the gold against the muted background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with 29 platinum prints

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    closed: 35.56 × 30.48 × 3.18 cm (14 × 12 × 1 1/4 in.)
    open: 35.56 × 61.6 cm (14 × 24 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.SunPrints3

Associated Artworks

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There is an image of a man from the mid-torso up. He is turned slightly to the side but gazes directly at the viewer. The man has a full, thick beard and mustache, with short, wavy light-colored hair. He wears a dark coat with a high collar, buttoned at the front. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and dark.

Professor Vogel

Alfred Stieglitz

1886

This photograph depicts an old stone building facade. The structure has a central archway with a balcony above it, adorned with potted plants. Clotheslines with drying laundry are visible. The stone walls appear weathered and textured. A cobblestone pathway adds to the historic feel. Wooden beams support the structure above the archway.

A Nook in Pallanza

Alfred Stieglitz

1887

The image displays a sepia-toned scene by a lakeside where women in period clothing wash clothes. The perspective is from the shoreline, showing the activities near the water. The overcast sky blends into distant mountains, which dominate the background. A large sailboat and smaller wooden boats are docked at the shore, with a man carrying a basket onboard. In the distance, a group of people stands by railings extending into the lake, lined with trees. The image has a muted tone with grey-scale, highlighting the historical aspect. The water reflects the sky, contrasting against the rocky shore.

Washerwomen at Lake Como

Alfred Stieglitz

1887

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Georgia O'Keeffe; gift to NGA, 1949.

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