Ida O'Keeffe 1924

Alfred Stieglitz’s “Ida O’Keeffe” (1924) is a black-and-white portrait of his wife, the artist Georgia O’Keeffe. The intimate photograph captures O’Keeffe in a casual moment, sitting with a birthday cake and looking directly at the viewer. The image showcases Stieglitz’s skill in capturing a sense of both personal connection and artistic vision. The straightforward composition and soft lighting emphasize O’Keeffe's beauty and individuality. The candidness of the portrait is a hallmark of Stieglitz's photographic style, known as Pictorialism, which emphasized artistic expression and the personal element in photography.