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Robert and Kerstin Adams

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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

The image depicts a landscape with a clear sky and mountain range in the distance. The foreground shows rough, barren terrain with scattered branches and tree stumps. A dirt path curves to the left.
Robert Adams, Clatsop County, Oregon, 1999–2002, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.52

Clatsop County, Oregon

Robert Adams · 1999–2002 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.52

The image displays a stand filled with beauty and personal care products, including bottles and blister packs hanging from hooks. The photo is black and white, showing various shades from dark black to light gray and white. The display stand is in the center, capturing multiple rows of items organized neatly on shelves in a shopping aisle. Additional aisles and shelves stocked with products are visible in the background.
Robert Adams, Supermarket, Denver, 1973, printed 1997, gelatin silver print, The Ahmanson Foundation and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.13

Supermarket, Denver

Robert Adams · 1973, printed 1997 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.13

The image shows tree branches and leaves against the sky. Thin branches extend upwards with clusters of leaves scattered along them. The background is a light, uniform tone, suggesting an overcast sky. The photograph is in black and white, creating high contrast between the dark leaves and branches and the pale sky, emphasizing patterns and shapes. The orientation of the branches and perspective from below add a sense of upward movement and growth.
Robert Adams, Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon, 2004, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.71

Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon

Robert Adams · 2004 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.71

The image captures a view looking upward through a tangle of leaves and branches. The horizon is not visible due to the dense leaf cover and angle of the photo. The leaves are silhouetted against a bright, overcast sky, creating a contrast. The image is in black and white, emphasizing shapes and shadows over colors. The focus is soft, giving the leaves a gentle blur, and their rough, jagged edges are visible through holes in the leaves. In the distance, more blurred foliage is discernible, hinting at a continuation of the scene. The color palette consists of varying shades of gray, creating a calm yet slightly moody atmosphere.
Robert Adams, Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon, 2004, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.79

Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon

Robert Adams · 2004 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.79

The image shows a water body that extends to the horizon. A line of trees marks the division between the water and the sky. A snow-covered embankment extends into the water from the lower left corner. The color palette is desaturated, creating a calm atmosphere.
Robert Adams, Concrete and ice, Missouri River, Clay County, South Dakota, 1977, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.51

Concrete and ice, Missouri River, Clay County, South Dakota

Robert Adams · 1977 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.51

The image depicts a lush, dense collection of foliage. An overhanging branch is partially visible in the upper left corner. The trees fill the entire vertical space of the frame, growing tall and rich with leaves. The composition features various shades of greenery in a monochromatic palette, emphasizing texture and detail of the leaves and branches. There are tall grasses, shrubs, and wooden stakes in the foreground. The sky above is clear, contrasting with the texture of the trees below.
Robert Adams, Pine Valley, Oregon, 2003, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.133

Pine Valley, Oregon

Robert Adams · 2003 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.133

The image is of a rugged, arid landscape with an elevated vantage point. The horizon line is high, with distant mountains barely interrupting the flat sky. The terrain is rocky and sparse, with a distinctive outcrop of stone to the right. A winding road runs near the rock formation, curving through the landscape. The palette is monochromatic. In the distance, plains stretch out towards hills and mountains, giving depth to the scenery.
Robert Adams, South of the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant, Jefferson County, Colorado, 1976, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.122

South of the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant, Jefferson County, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.122

The image displays a close-up view of tall plants with broad leaves, captured from below against the sky. The view is entirely upward, focusing on the plants' silhouettes against the bright background. Many leaves show small holes or tears. The picture has no visible horizon line. It is monochrome, with varying shades of black, white, and gray providing contrast between the leaves and the sky. This contrast emphasizes the texture and form of the plant's leaves and stems, creating a play of light and shadow.
Robert Adams, Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon, 2004, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.78

Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon

Robert Adams · 2004 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.78

The image shows a detailed gray leaf with serrated edges and visible veins. The leaf is centrally positioned with its stem originating from the bottom of the frame, extending upwards and tilting slightly to the right.
Robert Adams, Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon, 2004, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund and Gift of Robert and Kerstin Adams, 2012.70.95

Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon

Robert Adams · 2004 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.70.95