Sherwood Anderson 1923

"Sherwood Anderson" is a 1923 portrait photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, a leading figure in the development of modern photography. It captures the American novelist and short story writer Sherwood Anderson with a striking simplicity and directness, highlighting his character and intensity. This photograph is a powerful example of Stieglitz's signature style, which emphasized the use of sharp focus and stark contrasts to reveal the essence of his subjects. The photograph is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, where it is a key piece in the museum's collection of 20th-century American photography.