Photo Secession Collection

The mother, 1901. Creator: Myra Albert Wiggins
The mother, 1901. Photograph is a genre scene showing a woman dressed in "Dutch" clothing holding a sleeping infant in her arms; the infant's crib is in background

Mother and child, c1900. Creator: Myra Albert Wiggins
Mother and child, c1900. Photograph shows a woman, seated, holding an infant in her arms

Mildred, c1900. Creator: Myra Albert Wiggins
Mildred, c1900. Photograph is portrait of Mildred Wiggins, seated, looking over her shoulder

Seated girl with body facing left looking at the camera, c1900. Creator: Myra Albert Wiggins
Seated girl with body facing left looking at the camera, c1900

Hunger ist der beste Koch, 1898. Creator: Myra Albert Wiggins
Hunger ist der beste Koch, 1898. Photograph shows a little girl, wearing a cap and wooden shoes, seated on a high chair at a wooden table, eating from a bowl

Looking seaward, 1889. Creator: Myra Albert Wiggins
Looking seaward, 1889. Photograph shows a man standing on a rock outcropping on beach while looking toward a body of water

The babe, 1901. Creator: Myra Albert Wiggins
The babe, 1901. Photograph shows a woman and small girl, both dressed in "Dutch" clothing, looking at an infant cradled in the woman's arms

Lady with muff, c1900. Creator: Mathilde Weil
Lady with muff, c1900. Photograph is a three-quarter length portrait of a woman wearing a velvet(?) coat, a feathered hat, and holding a fur muff

Girl in a plaid dress seated with a book in her lap, c1900. Creator: Mathilde Weil
Girl in a plaid dress seated with a book in her lap, c1900

Old woman in an armchair, with an open book in her lap, c1900. Creator: Mathilde Weil
Old woman in an armchair, with an open book in her lap, c1900

The embroidery frame, c1900. Creator: Mathilde Weil
The embroidery frame, c1900. Photograph shows a profile view of a young woman, seated by a window, embroidering fabric held in an embroidery frame

Portrait of K.S. Stanbery, 1901. Creator: Mary R Stanbery
Portrait of K.S. Stanbery, 1901

Good model, 1901. Creator: Mary R Stanbery
Good model, 1901. Photograph shows a young woman dressed in a white gown and cap, posing while another woman (Katharine Stanbery?) paints at an easel. A man (Clarence White?) sits next to the painter

Clarence White, 1900. Creator: Katharine Sheward Stanbery
Clarence White, 1900. Half-length portrait of photographer Clarence H. White, seated, facing front

Harry Pollack, 1901. Creator: Katharine Sheward Stanbery
Harry Pollack, 1901. Photograph is head-and-shoulders portrait of a young boy, facing front

The Great Dane, 1900. Creator: Katharine Sheward Stanbery
The Great Dane, 1900. Photograph shows a woman wearing a coat and hat, seated next to a Great Dane

At the dawn, c1900. Creator: Katharine Sheward Stanbery
At the dawn, c1900. Photograph shows a man, dressed in period clothing, lying on the ground as if dead from a duel

Dandelions, c1900. Creator: Ema Spencer
Dandelions, c1900. Photograph shows a little girl wearing a long white dress blowing on a dandelion

A mute appeal, c1900. Creator: Ema Spencer
A mute appeal, c1900. Photograph shows a little girl in a long dress holding a shallow bowl and looking at a cat sitting before her

Melody, c1900. Creator: Ema Spencer
Melody, c1900. Photograph shows two little girls, sitting on an outdoor bench, holding books and singing(?)

Child with apple, c1900. Creator: Ema Spencer
Child with apple, c1900. Photograph shows little girl in lacey cap and long dress, sitting facing left, looking at an apple

Julia Ward Howe, before 1899. Creator: Sarah Choate Sears
Julia Ward Howe, before 1899. Photograph is a half-length portrait of Julia Ward Howe, seated, facing front

Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Photograph is head-and-shoulders portrait of Morgan F. Mount, facing right

Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Photograph shows portrait of Dr. Morgan F. Mount seated on floor with a book in his lap, facing front

Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Dr. Morgan F. Mount, seated on floor, holding a book

Woman standing in a park, trees in background, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Woman standing in a park, trees in background, c1900

Young girl with a hat tied with a large bow, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, c1900

Portrait of man wearing glasses, seated with elbow resting on right knee, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Portrait of man wearing glasses, seated with elbow resting on right knee, c1900

Seated girl reading a book, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Seated girl reading a book, c1900

Child with oak branch, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Child with oak branch, c1900. Photograph shows a girl sitting on a table holding an oak branch decorated with fringe

Girl sitting with legs folded, reading a book, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Girl sitting with legs folded, reading a book, c1900

Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Dr. Morgan Frederick Mount, c1900. Photograph is head-and-shoulders portrait of Morgan F. Mount, facing front

Woman wearing a kimono, standing, looking at a sculpted bust, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Woman wearing a kimono, standing, looking at a sculpted bust, c1900

The may apple leaf, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
The may apple leaf, c1900. Photograph shows a woman in a kimono looking at a mayapple leaf. Published title

Salon jury, Philadelphia, 1899. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Salon jury, Philadelphia, 1899. Group portrait of photographic salon jury members in profile facing left, including, left to right, Clarence H. White, Gertrude Ka¨sebier, Henry Troth, F

The manger, c1900. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
The manger, c1900. Photograph shows a woman, dressed as the Virgin Mary, posed as though breast feeding the infant Jesus

Venice, Aug. 1905. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Venice, Aug. 1905. Photograph shows statue of Bacchus(?) surrounded by grapes and grape vines

Three young girls reading a book, c1900. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
Three young girls reading a book, c1900

The vision, c1898. Creator: Gertrude Kasebier
The vision, c1898. Photograph shows woman holding young child standing on her lap; the child gazes into the distance over the woman's head

The song of the meadowlark, c1900. Creator: Mathilde Weil
The song of the meadowlark, c1900. Photograph shows two young women wearing aprons and head scarfs, one with long braids holding a scythe, standing in a field

Il Penseroso, c1900. Creator: Mathilde Weil
Il Penseroso, c1900. Photograph shows a pensive young woman

The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure)
3492961 The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info)

From My Window at the Shelton, North, 1931 (gelatin silver print)
3492959 From My Window at the Shelton, North, 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Georgia O Keeffe -- Neck, 1921 (palladium print)
3492958 Georgia O Keeffe -- Neck, 1921 (palladium print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Section of the composite portrait of his wife)

XIII. The Hand of Man, neg. 1902; print 1911 (photogravure on paper)
3949698 XIII. The Hand of Man, neg. 1902; print 1911 (photogravure on paper) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Katherine Dudley, 1922 (gelatin silver print)
3492963 Katherine Dudley, 1922 (gelatin silver print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Georgia O Keeffe--Hand and Wheel, 1933 (gelatin silver print)
3492955 Georgia O Keeffe--Hand and Wheel, 1933 (gelatin silver print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Two Towers - New York, 1911 (photogravure)
3492953 Two Towers - New York, 1911 (photogravure) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

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"Capturing the Essence of Photo Secession: A Glimpse into Artistic Revolution" In the early 20th century, a group of pioneering photographers embarked on a journey to challenge the conventional norms of their craft. Through their innovative techniques and artistic vision, they formed what became known as the "photo secession" movement. This captivating collection showcases some iconic works that emerged from this period. "The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure)" by an unknown artist transports us to a bustling ship's deck, capturing layers of social classes in a single frame. The intricate details and composition reveal the photographer's keen eye for storytelling. "From My Window at the Shelton, North, 1931 (gelatin silver print)" offers a glimpse into urban life through Alfred Stieglitz's lens. The play between light and shadow creates an ethereal atmosphere while inviting viewers to ponder upon metropolitan existence. Georgia O'Keeffe's "Neck, 1921 (palladium print)" explores abstraction within photography. Her masterful use of light and form transforms an ordinary subject into something extraordinary—a testament to her unique perspective. "The Hand of Man, " captured in negative in 1902 but printed in photogravure format in 1911, is both haunting and thought-provoking. This image reminds us that human hands shape our world—both its beauty and destruction—in ways we often overlook. Katherine Dudley's "1922 gelatin silver print" portrays strength and grace through her subject’s portrait. It serves as a reminder that even amidst societal constraints; women can break free with determination etched across their faces. In Georgia O'Keeffe’s "Hand and Wheel, 1933 (gelatin silver print), " she invites us into her intimate creative process—an exploration of textures where artistry meets craftsmanship seamlessly. The timeless elegance captured in "Two Towers.