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How did Edward Steichen meet Alfred Stieglitz?

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Edward Steichen met Alfred Stieglitz in 1900, shortly before Steichen embarked on the first of many extended trips to Europe. Their initial encounter led to a professional and personal milestone for the young photographer: Stieglitz purchased three of Steichen’s photographs for five dollars each. This meeting marked the beginning of a close, mutually rewarding relationship that lasted until 1917.1