Jean Toomer 1925

This 1925 photograph by Alfred Stieglitz depicts Jean Toomer, an African-American writer and poet, in profile. Stieglitz, a pioneer of modern photography, captures Toomer's contemplative expression and the soft contours of his face. The image's composition is simple, with Toomer filling the majority of the frame against a hazy background, highlighting his individuality and intellectualism. This portrait exemplifies Stieglitz's interest in portraying his subjects in a direct and unadorned manner, capturing their essence through the medium of photography.