Fire in Hoboken, facing Manhattan 1947

"Fire in Hoboken, facing Manhattan" is a striking black and white photograph taken by renowned photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson in 1947. The image captures the aftermath of a fire in Hoboken, New Jersey, with the Manhattan skyline visible in the distance. The foreground is dominated by the charred remains of the fire, with smoke and steam rising from the scene, creating a stark contrast between the destruction below and the seemingly unaffected cityscape beyond. Cartier-Bresson’s iconic “decisive moment” style is evident here as he captures the raw emotion and devastation of this event.