Georgia O'Keeffe 1936

This 1936 black and white photograph by Alfred Stieglitz depicts Georgia O'Keeffe, his wife and fellow artist. The portrait is characterized by its stark simplicity and focus on O'Keeffe's strong features and enigmatic gaze. The composition is close-cropped, emphasizing the sitter's head and shoulders against a plain background. O'Keeffe's clothing, a white shirt and dark jacket, provides visual contrast against the background, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. This iconic image is a testament to Stieglitz's mastery of photographic portraiture, capturing the essence of his subject with a profound depth of emotion.