The Maple Tree c. 1926

Alfred Stieglitz's "The Maple Tree" (c. 1926) is a stunning example of his signature "straight photography" style. This black-and-white photograph captures a solitary maple tree silhouetted against a distant mountain range. Stieglitz's precise composition and masterful use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and tranquility. The image is both intimate and expansive, inviting viewers to contemplate the natural world. This photograph is part of Stieglitz's "Equivalents" series, where he sought to express abstract ideas through the formal elements of photography.