Tree Set 3 c. 1924

Alfred Stieglitz's "Tree Set 3" (c. 1924) is a striking black and white photograph of a lone tree silhouetted against a dramatic sky. Stieglitz, a pivotal figure in American modernism, captured the stark beauty of nature through his lens, emphasizing form and composition. The image's simplicity and focus on the tree's bare branches against the swirling clouds evoke a sense of both isolation and the cyclical nature of life. This photo is a prime example of Stieglitz's exploration of "equivalents," where abstract forms represented deeper emotions and ideas.