Rebecca Salsbury Strand c. 1924

"Rebecca Salsbury Strand" (c. 1924) is a powerful portrait by Alfred Stieglitz, capturing the intense expression of Rebecca Salsbury, Stieglitz's muse and wife. The close-up shot emphasizes her furrowed brow, clenched jaw, and bared teeth, conveying a sense of raw emotion and vulnerability. Stieglitz, a pioneer of modern photography, used his work to explore themes of intimacy, individuality, and the human condition, exemplified in this striking image. His minimalist approach and emphasis on the subject's emotional intensity are hallmarks of his style, making this a seminal work of 20th-century photography.