Portrait of an Old Woman c. 1940s - 1950s

"Portrait of an Old Woman" is a striking photographic portrait by Wayne Albee, created sometime between the 1940s and 1950s. Though Albee himself died in 1937, the Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this evocative piece, which captures a woman cloaked in a white veil. Her piercing gaze and the ornate cross around her neck speak volumes about the subject's faith and inner strength. The photograph's monochrome palette and sharp details enhance its timeless quality. Albee's work often focused on portraits, creating intimate and deeply personal glimpses into his subjects' lives.