Mr. and Mrs. Steichen

1903

Edward Steichen

Associated Names
Edward Steichen

Artist, American, 1879 - 1973

The image shows two individuals from the waist up, standing close together. The person on the left is a woman with her head slightly tilted to her right and a neutral expression. Her hair is styled up, revealing her forehead, and she wears a light-colored blouse with delicate details. The man on the right stands slightly behind her, with his face turned towards the camera. His hair is tousled, falling over his forehead, and he wears a dark, high-collared garment. The photograph has a soft, blurred tone, making facial features less distinct. The background is unclear but appears to be outdoors, with out-of-focus foliage forming a dark backdrop.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16 x 17 cm (6 5/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.65.17

  • Copyright

    © Estate of Edward Steichen


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection; NGA purchase (through Charles Isaacs Photographs Inc., New York), 2008.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64147298

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