Equivalent 1931

Alfred Stieglitz's "Equivalent" (1931) is a striking example of his exploration of abstract photography, a genre he helped pioneer. This black and white photograph, featuring a sliver of moon against a swirling cloud formation, exemplifies the minimalist aesthetic favored by Stieglitz. The simplicity of the composition, with the moon as a singular point of light against the shadowy sky, creates a powerful sense of space and vastness. "Equivalent" reflects Stieglitz's belief in the power of photography to capture the essence of abstract forms, moving beyond mere representation to convey a sense of pure visual beauty.