Kettle Cleaner, Lake Como Possibly 1887 - 1934

"Kettle Cleaner, Lake Como" is a black and white photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, taken sometime between 1887 and 1934. The photograph depicts a young woman filling a bucket with water from Lake Como, Italy. Stieglitz, a pioneer of modern photography, captured the woman's simple act with a sense of realism and intimacy, highlighting the beauty of everyday life. The photograph is a prime example of pictorialism, a photographic style that emphasizes soft focus, evocative composition, and artistic expression. "Kettle Cleaner, Lake Como" is a timeless image that evokes a sense of tranquility and the beauty of the Italian countryside.