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From Room "3003" - The Shelton, New York, Looking Northeast, 1927. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz. From Room "3003" - The Shelton, New York, Looking Northeast, 1927. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
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From Room "3003" - The Shelton, New York, Looking Northeast, 1927. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz. From Room "3003" - The Shelton, New York, Looking Northeast, 1927. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
From Room "3003" - The Shelton, New York, Looking Northeast, 1927. A work made of gelatin silver print
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Alfred Stieglitz Arial View Chimney Chimneys Elevated View Gelatin Silver Print Hotel Housing Modernism Modernist Pollution Rooftop Rooftops Stieglitz Alfred Shelton Hotel
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From Room '3003' - The Shelton, New York, Looking Northeast, 1927 - A Captivating Glimpse into Urban Modernism
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. In this gelatin silver print by Alfred Stieglitz titled "From Room '3003' - The Shelton, New York, Looking Northeast" we are transported back to the bustling streets of 1920s Manhattan. With an elevated view from a room in the iconic Shelton Hotel, Stieglitz captures a mesmerizing cityscape that stretches as far as the eye can see. The black and white composition exudes a sense of timeless elegance while showcasing the rapid industrialization and modernist architecture synonymous with early 20th-century America. Chimneys billowing smoke hint at the pollution caused by urban development during this era. Stieglitz's keen eye for detail is evident in his masterful depiction of rooftops and bridges that crisscross over the city below. Each structure tells its own story against the backdrop of a rapidly changing country. This photograph not only serves as an artistic masterpiece but also provides valuable historical documentation. It offers us a glimpse into a specific moment in time when New York City was transforming into one of the world's most vibrant metropolises. As we admire this vintage print at an art gallery or museum such as the Art Institute Chicago, we cannot help but feel connected to both our past and present. Stieglitz's work reminds us of our ever-evolving urban landscapes and encourages us to reflect on how cities shape our lives and identities.
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