From My Window at the Shelton, North 1930

Alfred Stieglitz’s “From My Window at the Shelton, North” (1930) is a striking photo of the Shelton Hotel under construction. The image, taken from Stieglitz’s studio window in New York City, captures the stark beauty of the building's skeletal frame against a cloudy sky. The work exemplifies Stieglitz’s fascination with modern architecture, particularly the dynamism and strength of the steel structures that were transforming the urban landscape. The photograph, a classic example of Pictorialism, evokes a sense of awe and wonder for the power of human ingenuity and the promise of the modern age.