Clarence H. White c. 1902

This platinum print portrait, taken around 1902, shows Clarence H. White in profile. The work is by the renowned photographer F. Holland Day, known for his evocative use of light and his interest in the Pictorialist style. The soft focus and atmospheric quality of the image, reminiscent of painting, elevate the subject to an almost ethereal state, capturing the essence of the sitter rather than just a physical likeness. Day's "Clarence H. White" exemplifies the aesthetic of the Pictorialist movement, seeking to elevate photography to the level of fine art through artistic techniques.