William Zorach 1916

This 1916 photograph by Alfred Stieglitz captures the essence of fellow artist William Zorach. Stieglitz's signature sharp focus and minimalist composition accentuate Zorach's penetrating gaze and stoic demeanor, conveying a sense of intellectual intensity. The black and white tones further enhance the image's stark realism, emphasizing the subject's presence and making it a powerful portrait of a significant figure in American art. This portrait, also referred to as "William Zorach" is a classic example of Stieglitz's "Pictorialist" style, a movement that advocated for photography as a fine art form.