Lake Lucerne Possibly 1894 - 1896

"Lake Lucerne" is a photo by Alfred Stieglitz taken in Switzerland between 1894 and 1896. The photograph depicts a calm, peaceful lake with mountains in the distance, and a small boat with three figures in the foreground, their dark silhouettes sharply contrasted against the light tones of the water and sky. The photo is characteristic of Stieglitz's early work, which often focused on capturing the beauty of nature and the everyday world. His use of soft focus and subtle tonal variations gives the image a sense of tranquility and depth, while the muted colors and simple composition add to the serene mood. This photograph exemplifies Stieglitz's commitment to elevating photography to a fine art, as seen in his sharp attention to detail and the poetic portrayal of a simple scene.