From My Window at the Shelton, Southeast 1931

"From My Window at the Shelton, Southeast" (1931) by Alfred Stieglitz is a striking black and white photograph capturing the urban landscape of New York City from a high-angle perspective. The photograph showcases the dense grid of buildings and streets, with the East River in the distance. Stieglitz's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and scale, emphasizing the towering structures and the bustling city life below. This image is a quintessential example of Stieglitz's photographic style, known for its focus on modern architecture and urban scenes.