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Edward Steichen — The Flatiron-Evening
Edward Steichen

The Flatiron-Evening

A hauntingly atmospheric nocturnal scene capturing the iconic Flatiron Building in New York City shrouded in a soft, dusky haze. Steichen masterfully employs muted blue and green tones to evoke a dreamlike, Pictorialist mood, blurring the boundary between photography and painting. Silhouetted tree branches frame the towering structure, lending the composition an elegant, almost melancholic poetry.

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Important Photographs from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana

April 2, 2013

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Edward Steichen, The Flatiron-Evening

A hauntingly atmospheric nocturnal scene capturing the iconic Flatiron Building in New York City shrouded in a soft, dusky haze. Steichen masterfully employs muted blue and green tones to evoke a dreamlike, Pictorialist mood, blurring the boundary between photography and painting. Silhouetted tree branches frame the towering structure, lending the composition an elegant, almost melancholic poetry.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Male Artist, Twilight Mood, Early 20th Century, American Artist, Atmospheric Photography, Blue Green Tones, Vertical Format, Urban Landscape, Architecture, Pictorialism, Master Photographer

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