Adolf De Meyer

Adolf De Meyer was a photographer active primarily during the first quarter of the 20th century, with his documented output spanning the period of 1900 to 1925.

His influential body of work is preserved in major institutional collections, establishing his standing in the history of photography. Eight of his photographic prints are documented in museum databases, including significant holdings at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

De Meyer’s subjects ranged from society portraits to documentation of architecture and dance. Noted works represented in collections include the portraits Dolores and Ruth St. Denis, as well as the compositional studies Princess Miguel de Braganca and A Dutch Wedding. His architectural work is exemplified by the photograph Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah.

This collection of works documents his practice during a transitional era in photography. Today, numerous works by the artist have entered the public domain, allowing institutions to provide access to high-quality prints. As a result, museum-quality reproductions of Adolf De Meyer prints are widely accessible for study and historical reference.