The Park Row Building c. 1910

Alvin Langdon Coburn's "The Park Row Building," a photogravure from around 1910, captures the urban landscape of New York City. This striking image uses a high vantage point to emphasize the towering structures of the city, dominated by the Park Row Building. Coburn's use of sharp detail and stark contrasts further accentuates the building's imposing presence, while the smoke billowing from chimneys adds a sense of industrial energy. This work is a testament to Coburn's mastery of the photogravure process, which allows for rich tonal variations and intricate detail.