Barn

probably 1935

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a rustic wooden barn from a slightly angled perspective, capturing both the front and a portion of the side. The horizon is positioned high in the frame, partially hidden by trees and foliage behind the barn. The weathered wood of the barn appears dark and aged, with small windows on both levels and a partially open double door. In the foreground, a grassy area is visible with bending blades of grass suggesting a light breeze. In the background, another small structure and dense trees can be seen. The scene is depicted in black, white, and gray tones, highlighting contrasts in light and texture. The overall composition conveys a serene, timeless quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 17 × 23.6 cm (6 11/16 × 9 5/16 in.)
    mount: 50.8 × 38 cm (20 × 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.692

  • Stieglitz Estate Number

    17B

    Part of Stieglitz Key Set Online Edition

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  • Key Set Number

    1581

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. 2, cat. 1581.

Inscriptions

by Georgia O'Keeffe, on mount, bottom left verso, in graphite: 17B

Wikidata ID

Q64035506

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