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Edward Jean Steichen (March 27, 1879 – March 25, 1973) was an American photographer, painter, and art gallery and museum curator. He was the most frequently featured photographer in Alfred Stieglitz' groundbreaking magazine Camera Work during its run from 1903 to 1917. Steichen also contributed the logo design and a custom typeface to the magazine. In partnership with Stieglitz, Steichen opened the "Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession", which was eventually known as 291, after its…

As The Photographers’ Gallery celebrates Edward Steichen’s Condé Nast work of the 1920s and 30s, AnOther presents 10 key facts

Brooklyn Bridge, 1903. Gloria Swanson, New York, 1924. Drizzle On Fortieth Street, New York, 1925. Edward Steichen (1879-1973) is unquestionably one of the most prolific, versatile, influential, an…

Photo by Edward Steichen, 1931, Vogue, model: G. André.

Marlene Dietrich is my favorite actress. I have always adored her. Here I am selecting some great classic photos of her from her studio portrait days. Marlene knew how to look her best, she knew about photography lighting and makeup. As a perfectionist she certainly achieved that in these portraits, working with the worlds best photographers.

"In Memoriam", Edward J. Steichen photographer, 1901, printed 1904

Edward Steichen. Figure with Iris. 1902. Pigment print. 8 × 3 3/8" (20.4 × 8.3 cm). Gift of the artist. 20.1960. © 2025 The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photography

Edward Steichen. Gloria Swanson, New York. 1924. Gelatin silver print, printed 1961. 16 9/16 × 13 7/16" (42.1 × 34.2 cm). Gift of the artist. 219.1961. © 2025 The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photography

Edward Steichen lived from 1879 to 1973. He is the very first fashion photographer. No, really. The first. Fashion before him was basically illustration.

Printed by George Tice. Published by Prestige Art Ltd., Mamaroneck, New York, 1982. Portfolio is number 12 of an edition of 100 numbered 1-100; there are 30 portfolios numbered ...

During the 1920s and 30s, photographer Edward Steichen popularized an emerging genre in Vanity Fair: celebrity portraiture. From Amelia Earhart to Charlie Chaplin, see classic works from his oeuvre.

Edward Steichen. Diagram of Doom Number 2. c. 1922. Platinum print. 9 15/16 × 7 15/16" (25.3 × 20.3 cm). Bequest of Grace M. Mayer. 416.1997. © 2025 The Estate of Edward Steichen / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photography

Sonia Delaunay, Paris, 1925 Photo by Edward Steichen

Dana Steichen by Edward Steichen -repinned by Los Angeles portrait studio http://LinneaLenkus.com #portraits

For more than three decades, South Florida residents Isadore and Kelly Friedman acquired artworks with an unfailing eye for quality. Within the Friedman collection, one can literally trace the development of modern art. Although he never studied art academically, Isadore Friedman developed an affinity for art – which became a sophisticated passion – in the 1960s, after visiting the Art Students League in New York City. As a businessman, Friedman traveled frequently, enabling him to visit…

Edward Steichen 1879-1973. One of the great American photographers whose work I discovered whilst living in New York. The simplicity and lighting never seizes to take my breath away.Truly an inspiration.