The Cloud by Alvin Langdon Coburn (1912)

“The Cloud” is a photograph by Alvin Langdon Coburn, captured in the year 1912. The photograph presents a striking cloud formation centered in the frame, with a mountainous landscape stretching beneath it. The cloud dominates the upper region of the image, showing a notable contrast against the seemingly serene backdrop of the softer, layered hills or mountains below. The image conveys a sense of scale and the transient nature of clouds, showcasing Coburn’s ability to represent the interplay between light, shadow, and natural forms within his photographic work. The photograph encompasses a range of tones from the dark silhouette of the landscape to the bright and ethereal form of the cloud.

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