From My Window at An American Place, Southwest Possibly 1932

Alfred Stieglitz's 1932 photograph, *From My Window at An American Place, Southwest*, is a prime example of his "Equivalents" series. The work captures a view of buildings in New York City, likely taken from the window of his gallery, *An American Place*. Stieglitz, a pioneer of modern photography, aimed to convey the emotional and spiritual essence of his subjects, using geometric forms and tonal contrasts to create an abstract composition. The image's stark lines and shadows emphasize the urban landscape's monumentality, highlighting the dynamism of American life in the early 20th century.