"Hedwigsweg" II, Lake George Possibly 1888 - 1896

Alfred Stieglitz's "Hedwigsweg" II, Lake George (1888-1896) is a striking photogravure print that depicts a lone figure standing on a path in a dense forest. The photograph, taken at Lake George, New York, captures the atmospheric beauty of the natural world. Stieglitz's focus on the figure's solitude within the vastness of the forest suggests a sense of contemplation and introspection. The use of photogravure, a printing process that creates rich tonal gradations, enhances the ethereal quality of the image, making it a captivating example of Stieglitz's early work.