The Old Maple 1920

"The Old Maple" (1920) by Alfred Stieglitz, a pioneer of modern photography, showcases his signature style of Pictorialism. The image is a close-up of a tree trunk, capturing the intricate details of its bark and a knotted branch. The photograph's stark black and white tones and the textured surface evoke a sense of nature's enduring beauty and the passage of time. The image is reminiscent of Stieglitz's other works, often exploring themes of nature and the abstract, with a focus on composition and the interplay of light and shadow.