Which photographer’s portraits helped introduce Georgia O'Keeffe to the New York art world?

Alfred Stieglitz’s portraits helped introduce Georgia O'Keeffe to the New York art world.

Stieglitz was a leading American photographer, gallery owner, and advocate for modern art. He began exhibiting O'Keeffe’s drawings at his gallery 291 in 1916, initially without her knowledge. His presentation brought her work to the attention of influential critics and artists.

He also made hundreds of photographs of O'Keeffe over many years. These images became a major part of her public identity, although O'Keeffe later emphasized that her paintings should be judged independently of Stieglitz’s photographs.

Stieglitz was not simply a portrait photographer in this story: he was also an important gallery director and promoter. His support helped establish O'Keeffe in New York, but her reputation ultimately rested on her own paintings, drawings, and sustained artistic development.