Georgia O'Keeffe 1924

This 1924 photograph by Alfred Stieglitz depicts Georgia O'Keeffe, a renowned American artist, holding a shovel against a weathered wooden backdrop. The image captures a sense of quiet strength and determination as O'Keeffe gazes directly at the viewer. This portrait exemplifies Stieglitz's signature style of Pictorialism, where the photographer utilizes soft focus and evocative lighting to create a romantic and poetic mood. The photograph, with its simple composition and evocative subject matter, offers a glimpse into the personality and spirit of a groundbreaking artist.