In 1923, Steichen was named as chief photographer for Cond Nast. Among their publications he worked for was Vanity Fair and many of the jobs involved making portraits of well-known or soon to be well-known individuals. In 1928, Steichen was in Hollywood and was called to photograph Garbo while on the set of the movie, The Green Hat. During a very brief break in the shooting, Steichen made a series of portraits of the actress. He masterfully captures this elusive figure's sense of grace and elegance as she leans against a simple kitchen chair prop. (Steichen, A Life in Photography, p. 8.)