Stieglitz and O'Keeffe
Artist
Arnold Newman
(American, 1918–2006)
Date1944
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions23.2 x 19.7 cm (9 1/8 x 7 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineGift of Arnold Newman
Terms
Object number1962.62
Label TextIn 1902, Stieglitz organized a landmark photography exhibition at the National Arts Club in New York, to launch his organization, the Photo-Secession. Three years later Stieglitz opened the first of a series of galleries that promoted photography, and brought avant-garde European artists like Matisse and Picasso to New York.
After World War I, he began showing paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), who later became his second wife. O’Keeffe became a prominent model for Stieglitz’s photographs. Initially, Stieglitz actively guided O’Keeffe’s career, often determining what kind of subject matter she should or should not paint. Despite his heavy-handed role, O’Keeffe eclipsed Stieglitz in both popularity and financial success.
ProvenanceArnold Newman, 39 West 67th Street, New York 23, New YorkOn View
Not on view
Arnold Newman
about 1978
