Ploughing Possibly 1904 - 1905

"Ploughing," a photo by Alfred Stieglitz, captures the stark beauty of rural life. Taken sometime between 1904 and 1905, the image showcases a farmer, cloaked in shadow, guiding two horses pulling a plow through a vast field. Stieglitz’s masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the hard work and simplicity of agricultural life. The image is a testament to Stieglitz’s skill in elevating photography to an art form, blurring the lines between documentation and artistic expression.