Mittenwald 1886

"Mittenwald" is a black and white photograph by American photographer Alfred Stieglitz, taken in 1886. The photo depicts two figures standing in front of a small wooden cabin, in Mittenwald, a town in the Bavarian Alps. The photo is a good example of Stieglitz's early work, which often featured landscapes and figures in natural settings. The image shows a sense of stillness and isolation, which is characteristic of Stieglitz's work. This photo is a part of a larger collection of pictorialist photographs, which prioritize artistic expression over the photographic realism of the time. This piece is an example of the photographer's use of soft focus and tonal range.