Poplars—Lake George 1935

"Poplars—Lake George" is a 1935 photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, a prominent figure in American modernism. The image features three tall poplar trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky, with a distant view of mountains and a grassy foreground. This image is a prime example of Stieglitz’s focus on capturing the essence of nature, often using a minimalist approach to create a sense of tranquility and the sublime. The photograph's composition emphasizes the verticality of the trees, highlighting their form and texture while drawing the viewer's eye to the vastness of the landscape. The photo, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is considered a quintessential work of Stieglitz’s later period, demonstrating his mastery of the photographic medium and his ongoing fascination with nature.