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Mrs. Ansel Adams

Adams, Virginia B.

died 2000

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The image shows a black-and-white landscape of a canyon with distinct curves and cliffs, seen from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon contains distant rock formations and scattered clouds. Detailed, textured rock surfaces with shadows and highlights are visible in the foreground. A river winds through the canyon, and light and shadow emphasize the rock formations. The monochrome palette highlights the contrasts in the scene, creating a timeless visual impact.
Ansel Adams, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona, 1942, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.51

Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona

Ansel Adams · 1942, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.51

Ansel Adams, Sand Bar, Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park, Texas, 1947, printed 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.52

Sand Bar, Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park, Texas

Ansel Adams · 1947, printed 1980 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.52

This image shows a view of the Grand Canyon from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the composition, highlighting the vastness of the canyon and its layered rock formations extending into the distance. The canyon's cliffs and mesas are prominently featured, with light accentuating their textures. There are no apparent brushstrokes as this is a photograph, using natural light and shadow to define the terrain. The color palette consists of black, white, and gray tones, creating a timeless visual impact. Rocky cliffs are in the foreground, while layers of the canyon create depth leading to distant peaks on the horizon.
Ansel Adams, Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, c. 1942, printed 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.58

Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Ansel Adams · c. 1942, printed 1980 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.58

The image shows a view from above a calm body of water with scattered dead trees emerging from the surface. The horizon is not visible, focusing on the trees' silhouettes against a light background. The style resembles a photograph with clean lines and subtle gradients. The color palette is mainly grayscale, with stark contrast between dark tree silhouettes and pale water. Some trees are detailed in the foreground, while others fade into the background.
Ansel Adams, Trees, Slide Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, c. 1965, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.67

Trees, Slide Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Ansel Adams · c. 1965, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.67

The image shows two individuals standing outdoors. On the left, a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark jacket, with his head slightly bowed. On the right, a woman with sharp facial features, dark hair, and a dark cloak or shawl. The background shows an overcast sky with dramatic clouds.
Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe and Orville Cox, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona, 1937, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.18

Georgia O'Keeffe and Orville Cox, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona

Ansel Adams · 1937, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.18

The image shows a landscape with grassy land stretching into the distance. There are trees and a structure resembling a chapel with a bell tower at the horizon. The sky above has dark clouds mixed with lighter patches. The trees are highlighted by light, contrasting with the sky. The ground close to the viewer has textured grass. The image is in black and white, emphasizing light and shadow contrasts.
Ansel Adams, Autumn Storm, Los Trampas, near Penasco, New Mexico, c. 1958, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.64

Autumn Storm, Los Trampas, near Penasco, New Mexico

Ansel Adams · c. 1958, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.64

Ansel Adams, Mount McKinley and Wonder Lake, Denali National Park, Alaska, 1947, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.36

Mount McKinley and Wonder Lake, Denali National Park, Alaska

Ansel Adams · 1947, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.36

The image shows a low viewpoint looking up slightly, with a horizon near the top third. A curved line in the sky may be a rainbow. The sky is overcast, contrasting with the rough sea. A group of aged grave markers of varying sizes and shapes are in the foreground, with inscriptions visible on some. A stone fence runs parallel to the horizon, with a small structure and foliage in the distance on the left. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing textures and contrasts between light and shadow.
Ansel Adams, Buddhist Grave Markers and Rainbow, Maui, Hawaii, c. 1956, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.49

Buddhist Grave Markers and Rainbow, Maui, Hawaii

Ansel Adams · c. 1956, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.49

The image shows a landscape with undulating land formations leading towards a towering rock structure. The horizon is high in the composition, with a rock peak extending into the sky, under a sky with soft clouds. The texture of the earth is detailed, with erosion patterns. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and shadow contrasts. The play of highlights and shadows creates a dynamic visual effect, highlighting the rugged surface of the landscape.
Ansel Adams, Ghost Ranch Hills, Chama Valley, Northern New Mexico, 1937, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.38

Ghost Ranch Hills, Chama Valley, Northern New Mexico

Ansel Adams · 1937, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.38

The image shows a monochrome view from a slightly elevated angle, capturing textures and shadows on the sand. The horizon is near the top, with a suggestion of distant ground and no distinct sky visible. Closest to us are desert plants, with a bare-stemmed plant in the center, casting a shadow toward the viewer. The rippled texture of the sand is visible, while the color palette consists of shades of gray, emphasizing contrasts between light and shadow. Shadows of the plants are cast long against the sand, adding to the dramatic effect of the image.
Ansel Adams, Dune, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, c. 1942, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Virginia B. Adams, 1986.3.53

Dune, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

Ansel Adams · c. 1942, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1986.3.53