"All I want is to preserve that wonderful something which so purely exists between us."
~ Alfred Stieglitz
(1918-2006)
Considered one of the twentieth century’s greatest portrait photographers, Arnold Newman photographed the artists, writers, celebrities, politicians, and businessmen that shaped the world during his long career. A perfectionist, his photographs were meticulously crafted both before the lens and in the darkroom.
Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O'Keeffe, were amongst Arnold Newman's subjects. Both renowned artists and also a married, this is one of the most highly celebrated photographs of the couple. Their significant and modern partnership in the art world, not only elevated O'Keeffe's career but also fostered her artistic independence and challenged gender norms of the time. A relationship that was marked by each artists relentless pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment, they both accomplished remarkable achievements and a lasting legacy that has left an indelible imprint on American art.
