The Flatiron Building, New York 1905

"The Flatiron Building, New York" is an oil painting by Ernest Lawson created in 1905. It depicts the iconic Flatiron Building in New York City, a triangular skyscraper completed in 1902, with a snowy street scene in the foreground. Lawson’s work is characterized by its loose brushstrokes and atmospheric perspective, emphasizing the visual impact of the building against the urban landscape. The painting reflects the American Ashcan School's focus on everyday urban life and is an example of early 20th-century American urbanism.