Broadway at Night 1905

"Broadway at Night" (1905) by Alvin Langdon Coburn captures the stark beauty of New York City's iconic street at night. The photograph, a hallmark of Pictorialism, showcases a row of lampposts bathed in a soft, ethereal light, blurring the boundaries between the real and the imagined. Coburn's use of long exposure and soft focus creates a dreamlike atmosphere, echoing the city's vibrant, yet fleeting, nocturnal energy. The silhouetted buildings in the background and the wet pavement reflect the interplay of light and shadow, a signature theme in his work. This evocative image is a testament to Coburn's mastery of capturing the essence of urban life.