Black Forest Girl Possibly 1894 - 1934

"Black Forest Girl," a 1902 photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, captures a young girl standing in a doorway, holding a bucket. Stieglitz, a key figure in the Pictorialist movement, aimed to elevate photography to the status of fine art. The image's soft focus and painterly quality, achieved through careful printing techniques, reflects this aesthetic. The girl's thoughtful gaze and the simple yet evocative setting convey a sense of rural life, creating a poignant and timeless portrait.