Georgia O'Keeffe

possibly 1924

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a close-up portrait of a woman's head and shoulders. She is slightly facing the viewer with her head tilted back, showcasing her facial features such as a softly defined nose and slightly parted lips. Her dark, wavy hair cascades down one side, partially obscured by shadows. The woman wears a sleeveless light-colored top with no visible jewelry or objects. The background is out of focus, appearing dark and blurred, possibly suggesting foliage or an outdoor setting. Strong contrasts and shadows, particularly on the woman's face, add depth to the photograph.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 9.4 x 12.1 cm (3 11/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
    mount: 33.5 x 27 cm (13 3/16 x 10 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.70.190

  • Stieglitz Estate Number

    OK 503C

    Part of Stieglitz Key Set Online Edition

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  • Key Set Number

    1009

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, 1980.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2002

  • Greenough, Sarah. Alfred Stieglitz: The Key Set: The Alfred Stieglitz Collection of Photographs. Washington, 2002: vol. 2, cat. 1009.

Inscriptions

by Georgia O'Keeffe, on mount, upper left verso, in graphite: OK 503C

Wikidata ID

Q64037295

Scholarly Remarks and Key Set Data

Other Collections

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

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 93.XM.25.79

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