Gertrude Käsebier was an influential American photographer born in 1852. She is best known for her portraits and her role in the Pictorialist movement, which emphasized artistic expression in photography. Käsebier's work often featured women and children, capturing their emotions and everyday life in a soft, atmospheric style. Throughout her career, Käsebier was a strong advocate for the recognition of photography as a fine art. She was a founding member of the Photo-Secession group and exhibited her work alongside notable photographers like Alfred Stieglitz. Her contributions helped elevate the status of photography in the early 20th century.