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Ansel Adams
Orchard, Portola Valley, California, c. 1948
Silver gelatin print mounted to board
Image: 14 7/8 x 19 1/4 inches
Mount: 22 x 28 inches
Mount: 22 x 28 inches
Signed in pencil on mount recto; titled in ink in unknown hand on artist stamp verso
Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams Biography Known for capturing essential landscapes along the American west, Ansel Adams established himself as one of the most influential and prolific 20th century photographers. Distinct from his contemporaries, Adams was not preoccupied with capturing shots that perfectly emulate reality; instead, he harnessed his knowledge of photographic theory and employed techniques that highlight the intricate and effervescent character...