Katherine Stieglitz

Katherine Stieglitz, or Katherine Stieglitz Stearns, (September 27, 1898 – November 20, 1971) was the daughter of Emmeline, or Emmy, and Alfred Stieglitz, an American photographer and modern art promoter. She was the subject of many of her father's photographs, particularly in her early years. They were exhibited and received praise for their wholesome sentiment. She graduated from Smith College before marrying Milton Sprague Stearns. After the birth of her son in 1923, she was institutionalized for depression and hallucinations and remained there until her death in 1971. Early life Katherine Stieglitz, or "Kitty", was born on September 27, 1898, to Emmeline and Alfred Stieglitz in Manhattan, New York. The family lived on Madison Avenue, between 83rd and 84th Streets, shortly after her birth. Using Emmy's inheritance, the couple hired a governess, cook, and a chambermaid. Stieglitz worked at the same pace at The Camera Club of New York and on his own photography as before the birth of his daughter, and as a result, the couple predominantly lived separate lives under the same roof. Emmy, who hoped she would one day earn Stieglitz's love, continued giving him an allowance from her inheritance. Alfred Stieglitz captured a lot of photographs of his daughter when she was young, so much so that Emmy asked him to stop taking her photographs. He continued capturing her with different gestures and scenes, almost obsessively, until about 1902. Mother and daughter were also photographed by Clarence Hudson White and Gertrude Käsebier.