The Alfred Stieglitz Collection
  • Recto of print as seen through original window mat
  • Recto of entire sheet
  • Recto of print with original window mat
  • Recto with original window mat open
  • Verso of original mount
  • Verso of print detail

Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864–1946)

Georgia O’Keeffe—Hands, 1920/22

Palladium print; 19.3 x 24.5 cm (image); 20.1 x 25.3 cm (paper); 52 x 39.7 cm (original window mat)
Alfred Stieglitz Collection, 1949.752

 

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