Literature

“Wherever there is light one can photograph.”
~ Alfred Stieglitz

Surely this is one of the most beautiful female nudes in the history of photography. Sensual and subtle, it was the result of a special unique collaboration between two great masters at the turn of the century. Who actually did what has always been a matter of conjecture. But does it really matter? I don’t think so. The result speaks for itself. Stieglitz had a very domineering personality and White was known to be a quiet type. Maybe Stieglitz took control of the session but was open to White’s suggestions as the session progressed. Oh to have been a fly on the wall that day. The subject provocatively raises her arms but modestly turns her head and closes her eyes.

It is just breathtaking and the nuances of the print and the delicacy of the mood they created are unparalleled.