Hermine Turner in the Käsebier Studio c. 1909

"Hermine Turner in the Käsebier Studio" is a 1909 photograph by Alvin Langdon Coburn, a prominent figure in the Pictorialist movement. The photograph captures Hermine Turner, a fellow photographer, in the studio of renowned photographer Gertrude Käsebier. The composition is simple, with Turner standing by a window, holding a glass plate negative, emphasizing the technical aspects of photography. Coburn's use of soft focus and tonal contrasts creates a sense of intimacy and depth, highlighting the artistic essence of the photographic process. This image showcases Coburn's ability to capture the beauty of everyday life through the lens of photography.