The Flatiron, New York (c. 1903)Completed in 1902, the Flatiron was New Yorks first true skyscraper, a daring triangular tower that broke away from tradition and announced a new urban age. Its design was bold, controversial, and instantly iconic, a sign that the modern city had arrived. In the painting, the Flatiron rises against a foggy evening sky. Its sharp edge cuts through the mist, while below the streets move with carriages, early automobiles, and passing crowds. The contrast