Edward Steichen, Fred Astaire, 1927, Photograph

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Edward Steichen – Fred Astaire, 1927 – This iconic portrait of legendary entertainer Fred Astaire was taken in 1927 by … Read more Edward Steichen – Fred Astaire, 1927 – This iconic portrait of legendary entertainer Fred Astaire was taken in 1927 by Edward Steichen, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. Captured in a dramatic play of shadow and light, Astaire is seen in elegant evening wear, cigarette in mouth, and cane in hand, embodying the suave charm and effortless grace that defined his stage persona. Steichen’s masterful use of composition and theatrical lighting elevates this image into a timeless tribute to performance, style, and early 20th-century celebrity culture. The American actor and dancer Fred Astaire, 1927. Photograph taken by Edward Steichen, provenance: handwritten note: Staley Wise Gallery, New York. Black and White photograph. about Edward Steichen (1879–1973) Edward Steichen was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. Born in Luxembourg and raised in the United States, he revolutionized both art photography and fashion photography. As Director of Photography at MoMA, he curated the groundbreaking 1955 exhibition The Family of Man. His work ranged from pictorialist landscapes to powerful wartime and portrait photography. Steichen also served as Chief Photographer for Vanity Fair and Vogue. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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