Georgia O'Keeffe 1924 - 1927

Alfred Stieglitz made this photographic portrait of Georgia O'Keeffe, sometime in the early part of the 20th century. He has an incredible eye, doesn't he? It's like he is painting with light, in a way that reminds me of late Rembrandt. I'm really drawn to the way Stieglitz captures the subtle shifts in tone and texture. There's a beautiful softness to the way the light falls on O'Keeffe's face, and the way he captures the shadows creates a sense of depth and mystery. You can almost feel the weight of her coat, the way it drapes around her shoulders. But for me, it’s the gaze that really pulls you in. It's intense, steady, like she's looking right through you. Looking at this piece, I'm reminded of the portraits of Alice Neel, especially in the way both artists are able to capture something essential about their subjects. Both artists embrace the ambiguity and multiple interpretations. What do you see?