The artwork, titled “The Flatiron Building,” was created by artist Alfred Stieglitz in 1903. This photograph belongs to the art movement known as Pictorialism.
In the artwork, the iconic Flatiron Building rises majestically in the background, its striking, narrow silhouette partially veiled by a misty atmosphere. The scene is framed by bare winter trees in the foreground, which lend an ethereal quality to the composition. A sense of serene stillness pervades the photograph, with delicate details and soft tones creating a harmonious balance between the natural elements and the architectural subject. The overall effect exemplifies the Pictorialist aesthetic, which sought to elevate photography to the level of fine art through careful composition and atmospheric effects.
