Freienwalde a. O.

1886

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a rural scene with wooden buildings and a dirt path. The exterior of rustic wooden structures, possibly barns or farm buildings, is depicted. A pathway runs alongside the structures, leading to more buildings in the distance. On the left, there are wooden fences with individuals gathered around a door, and a sign above reads "Für Damen P.P." The setting is a quiet countryside or small village, surrounded by trees in the background. The dirt roads and rustic construction of the fences contribute to the rural, historical ambiance of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    platinum print

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 10 x 15.3 cm (3 15/16 x 6 in.)
    support: 13.6 x 22 cm (5 3/8 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.10

  • Volume Title

    July 4th 1886 Freienwalde a. O.

  • Stieglitz Estate Number

    348A

    Part of Stieglitz Key Set Online Edition

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  • Key Set Number

    13

Associated Artworks

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Freienwalde a. O.

Alfred Stieglitz

1886

The image shows seven men seated in a line on a grassy incline. Each man leans against the one behind, creating a staggered seating arrangement. They are dressed in formal, early 20th-century attire, with jackets, waistcoats, and trousers. The men have varied facial hair and neatly combed hairstyles. Some wear accessories like hats and walking sticks. They are in a natural setting with a backdrop of tall trees. The photograph has a sepia tone.

Freienwalde a. O.

Alfred Stieglitz

1886

The image depicts a sloping hillside with a group of people climbing it. The hill has sparse vegetation and is lined with trees and shrubs at the top under an overcast sky. The people are dressed in late 19th to early 20th century clothes and are ascending the sandy incline in staggered formation. The photo is in sepia tone, emphasizing a vintage look with colors of beige, brown, and grey.

Freienwalde a. O.

Alfred Stieglitz

1886

The image shows a man leaning his head on his hand, positioned with his face resting on his left hand. He has a mustache, thin-framed eyeglasses, and thick, greying hair that curls slightly at the edges. He is dressed in a formal jacket, a white shirt, and a black bow tie. The background is a soft, dark blur.

Alfred Stieglitz

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Georgia O'Keeffe; gift to NGA, 1949.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2002

  • Greenough, Sarah. Alfred Stieglitz: The Key Set: The Alfred Stieglitz Collection of Photographs. Washington, 2002: vol. 1, cat. 13.

Wikidata ID

Q64034639

Scholarly Remarks and Key Set Data

Remarks

10. If you be no tender maiden
Innocent Youth of blushing look,
You’re allowed to make a raid on
The trousers pocket of this little book.
Oh! My eye!
What do I spy!
O U C A W C
M.L. ’86

For more information about the album in which this photograph appears, see Key Set number 3.

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