Equivalent

1926

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a nighttime sky with dark clouds contrasting against a brighter area illuminated by a hidden moon. The horizon is not visible, allowing a focus on the sky above. The clouds are detailed and textured, varying in shades of gray with soft brushstrokes where light diffuses. The color palette is monochromatic with deep blacks and lighter grays creating a striking visual impact. The contrast between the dark clouds and the illuminated center creates depth and mystery, drawing the eye towards the center of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 9.2 x 11.7 cm (3 5/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
    mount: 34.5 x 27.5 cm (13 9/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.975

  • Stieglitz Estate Number

    230A

    Part of Stieglitz Key Set Online Edition

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  • Key Set Number

    1175

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. 1175.

Inscriptions

by Alfred Stieglitz, on mount, upper left verso, in graphite: 1926
by Georgia O'Keeffe, on mount, upper left verso, in graphite: 230A
by later hand, on mount, lower right verso, in graphite: D

Wikidata ID

Q64036185

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