![]() ![]() It remains one of the most important photographic collections in existence. The Gallery’s Stieglitz Collection, known as the Key Set, is an unparalleled selection of his photographs, containing at least one print of every mounted photograph in Stieglitz's possession at the time of his death. In 1949 Georgia O'Keeffe and the Alfred Stieglitz Estate donated 1,311 photographs by Stieglitz and placed on deposit an additional collection of 331 portraits of O’Keeffe, which were later given to the Gallery in 1980. ![]() The Gallery, she wrote to a friend a few days later, "as you probably know, hasn't a speck of dust anywhere." More significantly, though, she realized that "Stieglitz worked for the recognition of photography as a fine art-the National Gallery means something in relation to that." The museum, she concluded, "seems like a peak-something finished-standing alone." With that auspicious visit, the National Gallery inaugurated its collection of photographs. With keen observation and astute judgment, she noted small details as well as the larger symbolic importance of the newly opened museum. The artist was deciding where to place the largest and most important collection of photographs by her late husband, Alfred Stieglitz, the seminal American photographer. The National Gallery of Art began actively to collect photographs in 1990, but the origins of the collection lay in a visit made to the Gallery in December 1948 by Georgia O'Keeffe. Clicking through to each image will offer high resolution previews and provide size, medium and pricing information.Alfred Stieglitz’s “Key Set” and the Origins of the Gallery’s Collection To review available works and to purchase fine art prints through this website, please visit my limited edition gallery collections. Thank you for your interest in my work! Please consider sharing this website with your family, friends and business colleagues. From abstracts found in nature, to amazing tree photography, mountains and meadows carpeted with wildflowers, as well as oceans, rivers & waterfalls, you can explore the beauty of nature anytime, even from the comfort of your own home. From my newly released limited edition images to best selling work that inspires and prompts contemplation, each moment in time is a little world unto itself, and the best part is that you can own an archive or museum quality print to enjoy at home or at the office. Organized into 12 curated categories, each gallery above provides a unique look at the best of Aaron Reed’s limited edition collection. As you can see, you don’t need to leave your home to experience a fine art photography gallery. When you choose photographs from Aaron Reed, you’re adding more than color - you’re adding life, depth and an ethereal quality to the space in which this art is displayed. The artistry of the photographs is unmatched, the quality of the prints unrivaled. I offer the worlds highest quality photographic wall art & fine art nature photography prints for clientele around the world who appreciate our natural world and the finest photography art money can buy.
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