Georgia O'Keeffe—Hands by Alfred Stieglitz

Georgia O'Keeffe—Hands 1919

alfredstieglitz

portrait image

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

male portrait

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

mid-section and head portrait

portrait drawing

charcoal

"Georgia O'Keeffe—Hands" is a 1919 photo by Alfred Stieglitz, capturing the hands of his wife, Georgia O'Keeffe. Stieglitz, a prominent photographer and art dealer, was fascinated by the expressive potential of the human form. The close-up composition emphasizes the texture and form of O'Keeffe's hands, highlighting their delicate beauty and subtle power, making it a key example of his "Pictorialist" style. This piece exemplifies the romanticism of his photography and its focus on beauty and emotion.