"Early Morn" is a photogravure by Alfred Stieglitz from his influential portfolio "American Pictorial Photography, Series I," published in 1899 as edition 146 of 150. The work exemplifies Stieglitz's commitment to establishing photography as a fine art medium through his mastery of printmaking techniques and atmospheric composition. The photogravure process allowed Stieglitz to achieve subtle tonal gradations and expressive control that elevated the image beyond documentary photography toward the aesthetic concerns of pictorialism.