Horses—Tirol before 1909

"Horses—Tirol" is a black and white photograph taken by Alfred Stieglitz before 1909. The image captures two horses, one dark and one light, standing side by side with their heads turned slightly inward. The horses are harnessed, suggesting they are working animals, and are positioned in a way that emphasizes their contrasting colors and textures. Stieglitz, a pioneer of Pictorialism, sought to elevate photography to the level of fine art by emphasizing artistic composition, tonal range, and evocative subject matter. This photograph exemplifies his artistic vision through its minimalist approach, emphasizing the horses' forms and textures.