Charles H. Caffin c. 1915

This 1915 photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, a prominent figure in the Photo-Secession movement, portrays Charles H. Caffin, an art critic and writer. The image captures Caffin in a formal pose, seated with his arms crossed, dressed in a suit and tie. Stieglitz's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and texture in the photograph, highlighting the subject's features and adding a sense of gravitas to the portrait. The photograph is a prime example of Stieglitz's signature style, emphasizing naturalism and the beauty of everyday life through the lens of the camera.