From My Window at An American Place, North 1930 - 1931

"From My Window at An American Place, North" (1930-1931) by Alfred Stieglitz is a striking black and white photograph that captures the urban landscape of New York City. The photograph features a bird's-eye view of the city, showcasing towering skyscrapers and the dense network of streets below. Stieglitz, known for his contributions to Pictorialism and his focus on modernism, aimed to capture the essence of urban life, highlighting the contrast between the imposing architecture and the bustling streets below. The photograph's composition, with its strong vertical lines and geometric forms, emphasizes the scale and grandeur of the city, a testament to the burgeoning era of American industrialization.