Important photographer (1879–1973) who was one of the pioneering figures in the field of “art” photography. In 2006, a copy of his 1904 photograph The Pond—Moonlight sold at auction for $2.9 million, setting a new record for the medium. ALS signed “E. S.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Museum of Modern Art letterhead, no date. Consoling letter to Henry Flannery, written in his difficult to decipher hand. Letter begins: “How I wish I could be out there to put my arm around you.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Steichen’s hand, signed above the return address area, “Steichen.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
