Snapshot—From My Window, Berlin

probably 1904, printed 1907

Alfred Stieglitz (editor/publisher) after Various Artists

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image is captured from a slightly elevated point of view, overlooking a street corner. Blurred tree branches are closest to the viewer, with a stone building featuring ornate windows to the left. A vintage horse-drawn carriage is seen on wet pavement, implying recent rain. In the background, an old-fashioned residential structure with intricate architectural details is partially covered by trees. The photograph has a soft, sepia tone, enhancing a historical ambiance. Brushstrokes or texture give the image a painterly quality, emphasizing softness and an ethereal presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 21.1 × 17.2 cm (8 5/16 × 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.1274.36

  • Volume Title

    Camera Work 20, October 1907, pl. 2

  • Copyright

    Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

  • Key Set Number

    294

Associated Artworks

Camera Work: Vol.5: Numbers 17-20

Alfred Stieglitz

1907

The image shows an aerial view of a snowy urban scene. A snow-covered path is visible with people walking and holding umbrellas. Snow-dusted rooftops and trees lead the eye to the horizon. In the distance, a blurred tram and buildings line the street. The photograph is monochrome with a soft, dreamy quality, diffused light, and muted contrast. The color palette consists mainly of whites and greys. A fenced area with partially buried pickets is seen in the foreground.

Snapshot—From My Window, New York

Alfred Stieglitz

1902

This is a photograph of a steam locomotive on a snow-covered railway yard. The image features the train emitting large plumes of white smoke as it moves along the tracks. The tracks lead towards industrial structures and freight cars in the background. The ground is covered in snow, contrasting with the dark rails. A few structures suggest a busy train yard. The sky is overcast, adding to the vintage feel of the scene.

Snapshot—In the New York Central Yards

Alfred Stieglitz

1907

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. 294.

Wikidata ID

Q64037895

Scholarly Remarks and Key Set Data

Lifetime Exhibitions

A print from the same negative—perhaps a photograph from the Gallery’s collection—appeared in the following exhibition(s) during Alfred Stieglitz’s lifetime:

1907, New York (no. 78, as From my Window, Berlin)
1908, New York (no. 110, as Snapshot—Berlin)

Lifetime Publications

A reproduction of this work appeared in the following publication(s) during Alfred Stieglitz’s lifetime:

Camera Work 20 (October 1907): pl. 2 (ill., Snapshot—From my Window—Berlin)

Note

Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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