Georgia O'Keeffe—Torso 1931

This 1931 photograph, "Georgia O'Keeffe—Torso," by Alfred Stieglitz, captures the iconic artist Georgia O'Keeffe's body in a candid and intimate pose. The image is striking for its stark realism and focus on the female form, a departure from the romanticized portrayals of women prevalent in earlier photographic traditions. This intimate portrait reflects Stieglitz's deep artistic admiration for O'Keeffe, with whom he had a complex and passionate relationship. The photograph's black and white composition and close-up framing highlight the raw beauty and vulnerability of O'Keeffe's figure, placing her at the center of the image. The composition and its unique perspective showcase the artistic prowess of Stieglitz, a pioneer in the Pictorialist movement.