![Edward Steichen, Untitled (Man with Cap and Cigar), c.1915
[I have seen this photo identified as Bertold Brecht, but Brecht was ab. 17 years old at the time. In spite of a certain resemblance, no Brecht here…]
lushlight:
Unamed portrait? Steichen](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3r322FmET1qaq59ao1_500.jpg)
![Edward Steichen, ca 1960 -by Philippe Halsman [+] [+]
from ICP](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyqm0g4sGs1qcl8ymo1_1280.jpg)
![Edward Steichen, Self-Portrait, New York, 1937 [+]
from ICP](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyqlulwdy01qcl8ymo1_1280.jpg)
Picasso and Edward Steichen in the Room of sculptures of Notre-Dame-de-Vie, Mougins, 1964 -by Roberto Otero
Picasso junto al célebre fotógrafo Edward Steichen en la sala de esculturas de Notre Dame-de-Vie (Mougins, Francia, 1964)
Foto Roberto Otero
Fuente y nota
Auguste Rodin et la sculpture d’Eve (autochrome), 1907 -by Edward Steichen
Edward Steichen: Auguste Rodin et la sculpture d’Eve (autochrome), 1907
Edward Steichen, Selfportrait c.1905
Edward Steichen, Selfportrait c.1905 -
Howard Greenberg Gallery
Fuente/Source
A partir de Sandra Toro
![Edward Steichen, New York, 1941 -by George Hoyningen-Huene [+] [+]
From William A. Ewing. ‘Hoyningen-Huene - L’élégance des années 30’ (Thames and Hudson, 1998) [‘The Photographic Art of Hoyningen-Huene’ (1986)]more from this source chez liquidnight](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lulycdm6G11qcl8ymo1_1280.jpg)
Edward Steichen, New York, 1941 -by George Hoyningen-Huene [+] [+]
From William A. Ewing. ‘Hoyningen-Huene - L’élégance des années 30’ (Thames and Hudson, 1998) [‘The Photographic Art of Hoyningen-Huene’ (1986)]
more from this source chez liquidnight
Sadakichi Hartmann about Edward Steichen
He [Steichen] showed me his paintings, sketches, and photographs in rapid succession, which is one of the ordeals the art critic has to go through if he wants to become acquainted with a new man. I have probably passed through this severe experience oftener than any other man. I remember having visited at least four hundred and fifty American studios for a similar purpose - as I have convinced myself that it is the only way to get at a man’s individuality. And art criticism is to me nothing but a peculiar mania for searching in every expression of art, and life as well, for its most individual, perhaps innermost, essence. […]
He never relies upon accidents; he employs in his photographic portraits the same creative faculty which he employs in his paintings. That is the secret of his success. Look at his portraits of Lenbach, Stuck, Watts, Maeterlinck, Besnard, Bartholomé and Rodin. In each, with the exception of Maeterlinck - and Maeterlinck’s face seems to be one of those which do not lend themselves to pictorial representation, being too subtle, perhaps - he has fully grasped the sitter’s personality. […]
[and the conclusion:]
I seize my umbrella and say “Good night” indifferently as I might say it to any stranger, and he answers absent-mindedly “Come again!” He is thinking of his soul, and I am thinking of mine. What a foolish occupation is this busy, practical world of ours!
— Sadakichi Hartmann. ‘A Visit to Steichen’s Studio’ (1903)
in: Sadakichi Hartmann. ‘The valiant knights of Daguerre: selected critical essays on photography and profiles of photographic pioneers’ (Ed. by Harry W. Lawton, George Knox, Wistaria Hartmann Linton, University of California Press, 1978)
[and a great book it is!]
![Carl Sadakichi Hartmann, 1904 -by Edward Steichen[Camera Work 1904, N°7, July 1904]
There is no art which affords less opportunity to execute expression than photography. Everything is concentrated in a few seconds, when after perhaps an hours seeking, waiting, and hesitation, the photographer sees the realization of his inward vision, and in that moment he has one advantage over most arts — his medium is swift enough to record his momentary inspiration.— Sadakichi Hartmann. ‘Portrait Painting and Portrait Photography’ (1899)
Quote from: Sadakichi Hartmann. ‘The valiant knights of Daguerre: selected critical essays on photography and profiles of photographic pioneers’ (Ed. by Harry W. Lawton, George Knox, Wistaria Hartmann Linton, University of California Press, 1978)
photo from rmn](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltluiyKh661qcl8ymo1_1280.jpg)
Carl Sadakichi Hartmann, 1904 -by Edward Steichen
[Camera Work 1904, N°7, July 1904]
There is no art which affords less opportunity to execute expression than photography. Everything is concentrated in a few seconds, when after perhaps an hours seeking, waiting, and hesitation, the photographer sees the realization of his inward vision, and in that moment he has one advantage over most arts — his medium is swift enough to record his momentary inspiration.
— Sadakichi Hartmann. ‘Portrait Painting and Portrait Photography’ (1899)
Quote from: Sadakichi Hartmann. ‘The valiant knights of Daguerre: selected critical essays on photography and profiles of photographic pioneers’ (Ed. by Harry W. Lawton, George Knox, Wistaria Hartmann Linton, University of California Press, 1978)
photo from rmn
![Edward Steichen, Self-Portrait (Hommage to Daguerre), New York 1939 [+]
The preceding post reminded me of a case I had discussed with a friend some time ago:
The patched and ancient camera shown above was manufactured a century ago by Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre, inventor of the daguerreotype and godfather of modern photography. The gentleman beside the camera is Edward Steichen, one of photography’s great living practitioners. The picture is a self-portrait, taken by Mr. Steichen in the mirror of his New York studio with Daguerre’s historic camera.It was on Jan. 9, 1839 that the French Academy of Sciences officially recognized Daguerre’s epochal achievement. This week photographers throughout the world are celebrating the centennial of their calling. To mark the event LIFE asked Photographer Steichen to take a picture with one of Daguerre’s old cameras. The camera was obtained from Thérèse Bonney, owner of the most extensive U.S. collection of daguerreotypes and daguerreotype equipment.Mr. Steichen repaired leaks in the camera box with mending tape, stuck some over the aperture and punched a tiny hole to give greater depth of focus. The results, as shown above, was as fine a portrait as could be taken with a modern camera. Reasons: 1) Daguerre’s camera was fundamentally as good as present-day cameras; 2) modern film is far superior to the sensitized copper plates used by Daguerre; 3) Edward Steichen is a superb camera technician.
photo and text from Life Magazine (9 Jan. 1939, p.27) via alaloupe](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrviycoGGs1qcl8ymo1_1280.jpg)
Edward Steichen, Self-Portrait (Hommage to Daguerre), New York 1939 [+]
The preceding post reminded me of a case I had discussed with a friend some time ago:
The patched and ancient camera shown above was manufactured a century ago by Louis Jacques Mandé Daguerre, inventor of the daguerreotype and godfather of modern photography. The gentleman beside the camera is Edward Steichen, one of photography’s great living practitioners. The picture is a self-portrait, taken by Mr. Steichen in the mirror of his New York studio with Daguerre’s historic camera.
It was on Jan. 9, 1839 that the French Academy of Sciences officially recognized Daguerre’s epochal achievement. This week photographers throughout the world are celebrating the centennial of their calling. To mark the event LIFE asked Photographer Steichen to take a picture with one of Daguerre’s old cameras. The camera was obtained from Thérèse Bonney, owner of the most extensive U.S. collection of daguerreotypes and daguerreotype equipment.
Mr. Steichen repaired leaks in the camera box with mending tape, stuck some over the aperture and punched a tiny hole to give greater depth of focus. The results, as shown above, was as fine a portrait as could be taken with a modern camera. Reasons: 1) Daguerre’s camera was fundamentally as good as present-day cameras; 2) modern film is far superior to the sensitized copper plates used by Daguerre; 3) Edward Steichen is a superb camera technician.
photo and text from Life Magazine (9 Jan. 1939, p.27) via alaloupe
![Edward Steichen, 1969 -by Arnold Crane [+] [+]
… What a treat this is!.. it makes my day… Thanks EGyB for the link.
entregulistanybostan:
Arnold Crane, Edward Steichen, 1969Fuente/Source](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loel7n3Lx31qbrvi3o1_400.jpg)
Edward Steichen, 1969 -by Arnold Crane [+] [+]
… What a treat this is!.. it makes my day… Thanks EGyB for the link.
Arnold Crane, Edward Steichen, 1969
Fuente/Source
Edward Steichen, Self-Portrait with a studio camera, 1917
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Edward Steichen, self portrait with a studio camera, 1917.
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