Landscape, The Tyrol

1904, printed in or before 1910

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a landscape captured from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is positioned towards the upper third of the image, showcasing a rolling hill meeting the sky. Trees are spread among the terrain, with their silhouettes contrasting against the sky. The scene is in sepia tone, giving it an antique quality. Closest to us, trees and bushes fill the scene, adding texture against the grass-covered ground. In the distance, more trees line the hilly expanse against soft clouds in the upper right portion of the frame. The overall image is nostalgic and serene, with an earthy color palette and gentle contrasts conveying calm.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Abraham Walkowitz; Zabriskie Gallery, New York; purchase by NGA, 1998

Associated Names

Bibliography

1977

  • Homer, William Innes. "New Discoveries in American Art: An Unknown Landscape Photograph by Alfred Stieglitz." The American Art Journal 9 (November 1977): pp. 104-106.

Wikidata ID

Q64037526

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