Georgia Engelhard

1920/1922

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows the upper body of a person in a slightly crouched position, leaning slightly forward and looking upwards. The person's facial features include a broad smile and closed eyes. Their hair is thick, curly, and medium-length, giving it a voluminous appearance. They are dressed in a loose, sleeveless top made of light fabric, with the neckline draped slightly off one shoulder. The person's hands are positioned near the waist. There is no visible jewelry or objects. The background is softly focused, suggesting an outdoor setting with natural elements. The lighting is bright and natural, casting shadows and adding texture to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 11.3 × 9.1 cm (4 7/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
    mount: 34.5 × 26.4 cm (13 9/16 × 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.498

  • Stieglitz Estate Number

    200C

    Part of Stieglitz Key Set Online Edition

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  • Key Set Number

    635

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. 1, cat. 635.

Inscriptions

by Georgia O'Keeffe, on mount, upper left verso, in graphite: 200 C

Wikidata ID

Q64035059

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