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Alfred Stieglitz, New York V
Creator
Dorothy S. NormanAmerican Photographer · 1905–1997
All works by this person →As a writer, activist, and photographer, Dorothy Norman championed liberal causes and artistic expression. In 1927, Norman met the pioneering American photographer Alfred Stieglitz at his New York gallery. Shortly thereafter, the two became lovers. As her mentor, Stieglitz encouraged Norman's interest in taking photographs. Norman was a vital presence at Stieglitz's third and final gallery, An Ame
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- 1933
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print
- Culture
- American
- Department
- Photographs
- Institution
- Getty Museum
- Object ID
- 19ea652e-a188-4574-b9b7-0de887136916
Dorothy Norman composed this striking portrait of Alfred Stieglitz in such a direct manner that it resembles a passport or driver's license snapshot. The shadow behind Stieglitz reveals that he is indeed up against a wall, while the donning of his hat and overcoat indicate that the picture was not made at a moment of relaxation. Norman had been experimenting with photography under Stieglitz's instruction for about six years when she made this image. Often regarded as the father of American photography, Stieglitz was an influential figure in Norman's life. After meeting at his New York gallery, they began an intimate relationship that lasted almost two decades. In the 1930s, Norman published a journal entitled *Twice A Year,* which contained reproductions of Stieglitz's work as well as essays on his philosophy of art and its interpretation.
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