From My Window at the Shelton, North 1931

Alfred Stieglitz's 1931 photograph, "From My Window at the Shelton, North", captures the stark beauty of New York City's urban landscape. The photo, taken from the photographer's window at the Shelton Hotel, showcases the city's towering skyscrapers in a striking black and white composition. Stieglitz's modernist approach emphasizes the geometric shapes and architectural lines of the buildings, creating a sense of order and grandeur amidst the city's chaotic energy. This image, a quintessential example of 20th-century Pictorialism, invites viewers to contemplate the evolving urban landscape of New York City.