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Robert Adams

American, born 1937

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Robert Adams, South Denver, Colorado, 1979–1980, printed 2008, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.7

South Denver, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1979–1980, printed 2008 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.7

Robert Adams, Untitled, c. 1978, printed 1988, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.9

Untitled

Robert Adams · c. 1978, printed 1988 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.9

Robert Adams, Motorcycle trails. Arroyo, edge of Denver, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.5

Motorcycle trails. Arroyo, edge of Denver

Robert Adams · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.5

Robert Adams, Pioneer Cemetery. Near Empire, Colorado, 1969, printed 1980s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.4

Pioneer Cemetery. Near Empire, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1969, printed 1980s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.4

Robert Adams, Arvada, Colorado, c. 1973, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.6

Arvada, Colorado

Robert Adams · c. 1973, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.6

Robert Adams, On Bierstadt Moraine, Rocky Mountain National Park. Boulder, Colorado, 1972, printed 1988, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.2

On Bierstadt Moraine, Rocky Mountain National Park. Boulder, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1972, printed 1988 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.2

Robert Adams, Beneath Federal Highway 6. Jefferson County, Colorado, 1970, printed 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.3

Beneath Federal Highway 6. Jefferson County, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1970, printed 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.3

Robert Adams, Castle Rock, Colorado, 1982, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.8

Castle Rock, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.8

Robert Adams, Gravel quarry, artificial lake. Pueblo, Colorado, 1968–1971, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kerstin and Robert Adams, 2024.164.1

Gravel quarry, artificial lake. Pueblo, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1968–1971 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.164.1

The image shows dark, jagged lines and shapes created by the silhouette of leaves against a light background. The leaves have irregular edges and holes, resembling lacework or a delicate tapestry. The abstract pattern suggests connections to familiar objects like fern fronds or intricately cut-out paper designs, showcasing the natural delicacy of their structure.
Robert Adams, Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon, 2004, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.93

Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon

Robert Adams · 2004 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.93

Bibliography

1980

  • Adams, Robert. From the Missouri West: Photographs by Robert Adams. Millerton, New York, 1980.

1981

  • Adams, Robert. Beauty in Photography: Essays in Defense of Traditional Values. Millerton, New York, 1981.

1989

  • To Make It Home: Photographs of the American West. Exh. cat. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philadelphia and Millerton, New York, 1989.

  • Ref Number: 1989.483.
    Greenough.1989.483.