Edward Steichen’s photograph captures Hawaiian dancer Tootsie Notley Steer in a moment of quiet grace and luminous beauty. Taken for Matson Lines, the image evokes more than a portrait—it becomes a meditation on Hawaii’s atmosphere, spirit, and allure. Rendered in full color, Steichen’s composition balances radiance and shadow. The light falls gently across Steer’s features and floral adornments, transforming her presence into both subject and symbol of the islands’ cultural vitality. Far from a conventional travel image, the photograph conveys emotion through restraint. Steichen and Steer together create a vision of Hawaii that is poetic rather than literal—difficult to describe, yet unforgettable.
Print Types
Enhanced MatteArtwork prints onto a premium, bright white matte paper that yields vibrant images with excellent highlight and shadow detail. Print includes a 1" white border on all sides of the image. |
Canvas Wrap White SidesArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas, then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang. |
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Canvas Wrap Mirrored SidesArtwork prints with mirrored edges onto museum-grade canvas, then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang.
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Rolled CanvasArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas with 2-inch white borders on all sides for stretching or framing at your convenience.
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All prints require 7 - 14 business days to print, assemble, and package your order prior to shipping. Everything is printed and manufactured "on demand".