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The image shows a person on a small motorbike looking towards the distant horizon with an expansive sky above. Rolling hills or low mountains are seen in the distance, along with a building surrounded by fields. A few power lines are scattered across the scene. The color palette is monochrome. On the ground, there is a textured dirt path with visible tire tracks. The atmosphere is tranquil and open, highlighting the vastness of the landscape.
Robert Adams, Green Mountain, Jefferson County, Colorado, 1970, gelatin silver print, The Ahmanson Foundation and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.15

Green Mountain, Jefferson County, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.15

The image shows the upper bodies of two elderly individuals, a man and a woman, positioned close together. The man is on the left side, facing slightly to the right, wearing a head covering and a coat with a visible collar over a shirt. His facial features are marked by age. The woman on the right is turned slightly towards the man; she is also wearing a head covering and an attire that wraps around her, with a visible necklace peeking out. Their hands are gesturing, and the man appears to be holding a small object or his coat. The background consists of a dark, oval-shaped area that contrasts with the lighter tone surrounding it.
Alberto Maso Gilli, Un rimprovero [A Reprimand], 1874, etching [proof before letters], The Ahmanson Foundation, 2013.31.13

Un rimprovero [A Reprimand]

Alberto Maso Gilli · 1874 · etching [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  2013.31.13

The image shows a man standing in a bent posture. He has a serious expression with furrowed brows and is dressed in detailed armor, including a helmet and a vest with padded sleeves. He is holding a smoking musket with both hands. The man's boots have woven patterns around the top. The background is simple and neutral.
Jacques de Gheyn II, Elegantly Dressed Soldier Preparing to Fire His Caliver, c. 1597, pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper, Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation, 2000.134.1

Elegantly Dressed Soldier Preparing to Fire His Caliver

Jacques de Gheyn II · c. 1597 · pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.134.1

The image shows a landscape with a rural valley, a small town in the distance, a low horizon, expansive sky, hills, mountains, fine line work resembling traditional etchings, monochromatic color palette of black, gray, and white, detailed natural scenery and architecture, figures and animals including people leading horses, a town with church steeples and buildings, fields, trees, and distant mountains.
Johann Christoph Erhard, Johann Adam Klein, Radstadt near Tauern, 1818, etching on laid paper, Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation, 1999.98.17

Radstadt near Tauern

Johann Christoph Erhard, Johann Adam Klein · 1818 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1999.98.17

The image shows a black and white landscape with a man working in a trench. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, revealing the vast terrain stretching towards the horizon. Mountains dominate the skyline in the distance. The landscape is desolate apart from the man working in the trench. A ladder leans against the trench wall. The photo emphasizes clarity and detail, showing textures of the dirt and subtle shadows. The mountains in the background add depth. The grayscale tones create a stark atmosphere, emphasizing the rugged terrain.
Robert Adams, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1969, printed 1990, gelatin silver print, The Ahmanson Foundation and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.8

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1969, printed 1990 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.8

The image shows a landscape with a horizon line in the lower third of the composition. The grassland below is separated from the cloudy sky above. The sky is filled with thick, layered grey and white clouds, suggesting stormy weather. The brushstrokes create a sense of depth and movement. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of grey. The land appears flat and extends towards the horizon.
Robert Adams, Weld County, Colorado, 1984, gelatin silver print, The Ahmanson Foundation and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.11

Weld County, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.11

This is a drawing of a scene involving a tree, a snake, and human figures. The drawing depicts a scene beneath a large tree full of fruit. A cloud-like formation emerges from the tree with a figure sitting on it and pointing downward. Below, two figures interact with the environment. One figure stands with folded arms, while another sits on the ground and gestures. A serpent is seen nearby. The style of the drawing is detailed and intricate, focusing on line work and shading to convey texture and depth in the figures, tree, and forms. Text at the bottom of the artwork suggests a narrative.
Franz Karl Palko, God Commanding Adam and Eve, 1760s, etching on laid paper, Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation, 1999.98.7

God Commanding Adam and Eve

Franz Karl Palko · 1760s · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1999.98.7

Joan Miró, Paul Éluard, Gérald Cramer, Lacourière et Frélaut, Untitled [plate LXXIX], 1958, 6-color woodcut and collage on Arches paper, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund and The Ahmanson Foundation, 2016.1.1.79

Untitled [plate LXXIX]

Joan Miró, Paul Éluard, Gérald Cramer, Lacourière et Frélaut · 1958 · 6-color woodcut and collage on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2016.1.1.79

The image shows a wide landscape under a cloudy sky. The horizon is low in the frame, separating the land from the sky with subtle undulations. Dark clouds fill the sky, with varying shades of gray. Some clouds are very dark, suggesting rain, while lighter patches indicate breaks in the overcast. The color palette is predominantly gray. The land is sparsely vegetated, accentuating the starkness of the landscape.
Robert Adams, Weld County, Colorado, 1984, gelatin silver print, The Ahmanson Foundation and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.12

Weld County, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.12

The image shows three individuals. In the center, a person lies down with their head tilted back. They have closed eyes, a slightly open mouth, short wavy hair, and a draped cloth over part of their lower body. Another person sits behind them and a third person lies near the central figure's feet. The second person has long hair, wears draped clothing, and looks downward. The background features textured or rocky surfaces. The engraving is signed "Paulus Troger in: fecit" at the bottom.
Paul Troger, Pietà, 1720s, etching on laid paper, Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation, 1999.98.13

Pietà

Paul Troger · 1720s · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1999.98.13