Equivalent

1931

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image depicts a diagonal view of the sky with no visible horizon line. The sky is filled with dynamic cloud formations, ranging from dark, brooding masses to lighter, wispy clouds. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of gray creating contrast and highlighting the texture and movement within the clouds. The photograph captures a turbulent and dynamic atmosphere, showcasing a rich and varied visual texture. The interplay of light and shadow across the clouds creates a striking visual impact, conveying a moment in time with depth and intensity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 9.2 x 11.8 cm (3 5/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
    mount: 34.8 x 27.5 cm (13 11/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.1096

  • Stieglitz Estate Number

    222E

    Part of Stieglitz Key Set Online Edition

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  • Key Set Number

    1423

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.

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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. 2, cat. 1423.

Inscriptions

by Alfred Stieglitz, on mount, lower left verso, in graphite: 1931
by Georgia O'Keeffe, on mount, upper left verso, in graphite: 222E

Wikidata ID

Q64036455

Scholarly Remarks and Key Set Data

Stieglitz Collections

A corresponding print was given to the following institution(s) by Alfred Stieglitz during his lifetime, or was received or acquired from the estate:

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 52.1839

Other Collections

A print corresponding with this photograph can also be found in the following collection(s):

Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1997-146-139 (inscribed: Top / 1931 / For Dorothy)

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