Andrew Dasburg 1914

Here's a silvery gelatin print of the painter Andrew Dasburg by Alfred Stieglitz. I love how the painting in the background echoes Dasburg's face, like a ghostly twin, or maybe a premonition of his future style! I bet Stieglitz really thought he was capturing something essential here, going beyond just what Dasburg looked like. It's like he's trying to show us the artist's soul or something. The soft, muted tones give the image a dreamy quality, like it’s not just a record of a moment, but a meditation on creativity itself. You know, when I look at this, I think about all the artists out there, past and present, all wrestling with similar questions, inspiring and pushing each other forward. This image isn’t just a portrait; it's a symbol of that continuous creative conversation.