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The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure)
3492961 The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Often used to represent the experience of immigrants traveling to the United States, in fact, Stieglitz took the photo while travelling to Europe as a first class passenger on the SS Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1907. The ship was going from New York City to Bremen, Germany, and the people in the steerage deck scene could be skilled craftsmen and their families heading home after working on temporary visas. " I saw a picture of shapes and underlying that the feeling I had about life." )
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The Steerage, 1907 - Capturing the Essence of Immigration
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. This print titled "The Steerage, 1907" by Alfred Stieglitz offers a poignant glimpse into the experience of immigrants traveling to the United States. However, what many may not know is that Stieglitz took this photograph while on his own journey to Europe as a first-class passenger aboard the SS Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1907. As we peer into the scene depicted in this photogravure, we see a crowded deck filled with individuals from all walks of life. These people could be skilled craftsmen and their families returning home after working on temporary visas. Stieglitz's lens captures their daily routine and humdrum existence amidst poverty and cramped conditions. In his own words, Stieglitz described this image as "a picture of shapes" but beneath those shapes lies a profound reflection on life itself. This photograph serves as an emblematic representation of immigration during that era, embodying both hope and struggle. Through its avant-garde camera work and composition, "The Steerage" challenges our perceptions of everyday life for these impoverished passengers. It invites us to contemplate the complexities faced by immigrants seeking new opportunities in America. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this powerful artwork continues to resonate with viewers today. It reminds us that behind every immigrant's story lies a rich tapestry woven together by courage, resilience, and dreams for a better future.
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