From the Shelton, New York (Room 3003) Looking Southeast 1927

Alfred Stieglitz's "From the Shelton, New York (Room 3003) Looking Southeast" is a striking 1927 photograph that exemplifies his signature "straight photography" style. This photo, taken from a high-angle vantage point, depicts the urban landscape of New York City, showcasing the city's density and industrial elements. The photo's focus on the Shelton Hotel, a prominent structure in the skyline, and its surrounding neighborhoods, captures a moment in the city's rapid transformation and growth, capturing the evolving cityscape in a clear and objective manner, making it a powerful document of early 20th-century New York.