Ellen Koeniger, Lake George 1916

"Ellen Koeniger, Lake George" is a 1916 photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, a renowned photographer and champion of modern art. The photograph, taken at Lake George, New York, features Ellen Koeniger, Stieglitz's wife, in a swimsuit. Stieglitz's focus on capturing natural beauty and the essence of his subjects is evident in this intimate portrait. The photograph's composition emphasizes the figure of Koeniger, framing her against the backdrop of the lake and a wooden post. This work, typical of Stieglitz's "Pictorialism" style, highlights the artistic possibilities of photography as a medium.