A Bit of New York 1913

Alfred Stieglitz made this photograph, "A Bit of New York," to capture a moment, a fleeting impression, with light and shadow. It's like painting with light, right? The sepia tones give it a nostalgic feel, like an old memory fading at the edges. There's a real depth to it: look at how the buildings fade into the background. It's all about the texture; the rough brick contrasts with the smooth surfaces of the skyscrapers in the distance. I’m drawn to the textures of the buildings on the left, the way the light catches them. It feels almost painterly, like an early Gerhard Richter! For me, the photograph captures the city’s constant flux and change, old and new pushing against each other. I think it speaks to how art is always in conversation with itself, building on what came before. Ambiguity is where the fun is at!