Edward J. Steichen (1879–1973): The Photo-Secession Years – The Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/essays/edward-j-steichen-1879-1973-the-photo-secession-years
Steichen’s embrace of editorial and commercial photography in his own work—to Stieglitz’s mind, nothing less than apostasy—drove a still greater wedge between the former mentor and protégé.
finally, Steichen’s return to Paris helped rekindle his friendship with Rodin and led
