Equivalent c. 1930

"Equivalent" (c. 1930) by Alfred Stieglitz is a groundbreaking example of his "Equivalents" series. This photo, captured in the early 20th century, presents a stark, abstract image of clouds, their shapes and textures reduced to a captivating interplay of light and shadow. Stieglitz saw in the clouds a reflection of his inner emotions, and these abstract forms, captured through photography, represented his personal experience and sought to convey a sense of profoundness and emotional resonance to viewers. His artistic vision challenged traditional photographic practices and established a new aesthetic for the medium, influenced by the art of the time like Cubism and Expressionism.