Night—New York Possibly 1897 - 1932

Alfred Stieglitz's "Night—New York" is a striking black and white photograph capturing the essence of a rainy night in New York City. Taken sometime between 1897 and 1932, the image showcases Stieglitz's mastery of the medium, particularly his keen eye for composition and the interplay of light and shadow. The photograph features a grand building in the background, its facade softened by the falling rain and illuminated by streetlights. A lone tree in the foreground adds a sense of solitude to the scene, while the reflections of the lights on the wet pavement create a captivating abstract pattern. This photograph is an exemplary work of Pictorialism, a style of photography that aimed to elevate the medium to the level of fine art.