Georgia O'Keeffe 1918

This photograph of Georgia O’Keeffe was captured by Alfred Stieglitz, using gelatin silver print. It's a tender, intimate portrait, and I can’t help but wonder what it was like for her to be on the other side of Stieglitz's camera. The monochrome palette really emphasises the folds of fabric, the gentle curve of her hands, and the soft, downward glance of her eyes. You can really feel O'Keeffe’s pensiveness here. I imagine them working together, in a world where art and life were totally intertwined, influencing each other and pushing each other to see things in new ways. This photograph shows how artists inspire each other to explore and experiment, so this image is not just of O’Keefe but shows something about their relationship.