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Dody Weston

American, 1923 - 2012

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The image shows a mountainous landscape with snow-covered slopes, dense forests, and a rugged peak in the distance. The foreground features snow, small trees, and brush, leading into a thick forest. A pine tree branch on the right side frames the scene. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the contrasts between the elements in the composition.
Ansel Adams, Mount Galen Clark, Yosemite Park, 1927, gelatin silver (parmelian) print, Gift of Margaret W. Weston, 1991.112.2

Mount Galen Clark, Yosemite Park

Ansel Adams · 1927 · gelatin silver (parmelian) print ·  Accession ID  1991.112.2

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated position on a rocky mountain slope. The rock dominates the left side, descending into rolling hills and distant mountain ranges. The horizon is defined by a smoky atmosphere with layers of mountains fading into a hazy sky. A tree clings to the steep slope, adding a vertical element to the scene. The monochromatic palette uses shades of gray, contrasting illuminated rock with darker areas. Light and shadow emphasize the texture and contours of the terrain.
Ansel Adams, Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park and Sierra Foothills, c. 1945, printed 1970s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Russ Anderson and Margaret W. Weston, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.112.1

Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park and Sierra Foothills

Ansel Adams · c. 1945, printed 1970s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1991.112.1