Claudia O'Keeffe 1922

Alfred Stieglitz made this photograph, ‘Claudia O’Keeffe,’ with gelatin silver. The sepia tones give it a dreamy, intimate vibe, like a whispered secret. Stieglitz's approach feels like a process of unveiling, stripping away layers to get to the core of the subject. Look at the way the light catches Claudia's hair, those dark strands almost seem to dance around her face, creating a halo effect. The shadows are soft and subtle, adding depth and dimension. The textures are incredible, you can almost feel the softness of her skin and the crispness of the pillow. It's like he’s painting with light. Stieglitz was really interested in capturing the essence of his subject, he was always trying to distill his vision down to its purest form. Think about the photos of his wife Georgia O’Keeffe - it’s all about this same search for something real. Art is like this ongoing conversation, where everyone is just riffing off each other's ideas, trying to make sense of the world.