Outward Bound, The Mauretania Possibly 1910 - 1932

"Outward Bound, The Mauretania" is a black and white photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, taken sometime between 1910 and 1932. This photo showcases the majestic ocean liner, the Mauretania, as it departs from a pier. Stieglitz, a pioneer of modern photography, captures the ship in a moment of transition, its silhouette against the vast expanse of water and sky. The composition is simple yet powerful, emphasizing the Mauretania's grandeur and the vastness of the sea, embodying the spirit of adventure and exploration prevalent in the early 20th century. The photograph is now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, a testament to Stieglitz's enduring legacy as a master of photojournalism and a chronicler of the American landscape.