Camera Work: Vol.5: Numbers 17-20

published 1907

Alfred Stieglitz (editor/publisher) after Various Artists

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Editor, American, 1864 - 1946

Various Artists

Artist After

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    4-part work bound in 1 vol: ill: periodical with photogravure and half-tone reproductions of photographs and paintings

  • Credit Line

    Alfred Stieglitz Collection

  • Dimensions

    closed: 33.66 × 24.13 × 7.62 cm (13 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 3 in.)
    open: 33.66 × 46.04 cm (13 1/4 × 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.3.1274

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Associated Artworks

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

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.

Snapshot—From My Window, Berlin

Alfred Stieglitz

1904

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

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Georgia O'Keeffe; gift to NGA, 1949.

Associated Names

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