The Letter

Alfred Stieglitz, Guido Reynegative 1908; print 1908

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

A staged scene reminiscent of Jan Vermeer's paintings from the 1600s. A woman sits in front of a window writing a letter. Another person stands behind her chair, holding flowers and a feathered hat.

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Details

Title: The Letter
Creator: Guido Rey, Alfred Stieglitz
Date Created: negative 1908; print 1908
Location Created: New York, New York, United States
Physical Dimensions: 20.2 × 15.2 cm (7 15/16 × 6 in.)
Type: Print
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Photogravure
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 93.XB.26.26.9
Culture: Italian
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Creator Display Name: Guido Rey (Italian, 1861 - 1935) Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864 - 1946)
Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)

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