Sunday, Fifth Avenue and Fifty-Seventh Street, New York c. 1893 - 1934

Alfred Stieglitz's "Sunday, Fifth Avenue and Fifty-Seventh Street, New York" (c. 1893-1934) is a striking black and white photograph that captures the bustling energy of New York City. The image shows a horse-drawn carriage navigating the muddy streets of Fifth Avenue, with elegant buildings in the background. Stieglitz, a pioneer of modern photography, used his artistic vision to showcase the everyday life and urban landscape of New York, capturing a moment of simple urban movement. The composition is a classic example of Stieglitz's "straight photography," characterized by sharp focus and clear detail.