Dorothy Norman (1905–1997) was an American photographer, writer, editor, and arts patron. Born in Philadelphia to a prominent Jewish family, she was educated in arts and languages. In 1925, she married Edward A. Norman. She became a central figure in the New York art scene, notably managing Alfred Stieglitz's renowned gallery, An American Place. Norman was an active participant in the arts, writing a New York Times column, editing books, and maintaining a respected artists' salon. She was a close associate and lover of Stieglitz, whose influence shaped her involvement in the promotion of modern art. Her work included sensitive portraiture of early 20th-century artists and various essays and books on art and social activism.[1,2]
