Portrait of the Photographer 1899

"Portrait of the Photographer" is a self-portrait taken in 1899 by American photographer Gertrude Käsebier. Käsebier was known for her beautiful portraits of women, which often depicted them in a romanticized and idealized light. In this self-portrait, she presents herself as a serious and contemplative artist. The soft, almost ethereal quality of the image is achieved through the use of a platinum print, a process that was favored by many photographers of the time. Her work, often capturing the lives of women in the late 19th century, challenged societal norms and pushed the boundaries of photographic art.