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The image shows bare tree branches forming intricate patterns against the sky. The perspective is from ground level, with shadows of the trees visible on the ground. The horizon is not distinct as the trees fill much of the scene, with some larger trunks reaching towards the distance. There is a mix of soft and sharp details in the twigs and branches. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray, suggesting a winter or early spring setting.
Lee Friedlander, Central Park, New York, 1990, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.63

Central Park, New York

Lee Friedlander · 1990 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.63

The image shows a person standing on a rocky beach. The person is facing the camera holding a large pole over one shoulder. They have high cheekbones, a strong jawline, long dark hair, and are wearing a heavy fur garment down to their ankles. Two large objects are tied to ropes on the pole. The background is misty with a blurry outline of cliffs or dense trees on the horizon. The image has a sepia tone.
Edward Sheriff Curtis, The Whaler - Makah, 1915, photogravure, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.47

The Whaler - Makah

Edward Sheriff Curtis · 1915 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2023.30.47

The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with a plowed agricultural field. The horizon is not visible. Two trees stand out against a lighter strip of land running diagonally across the composition. The brushstrokes or tracks on the land create a textured appearance suggesting movement. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray creating high contrast.
William Garnett, Two Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, California, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.66

Two Trees on Hill with Shadows, Paso Robles, California

William Garnett · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.66

The photograph depicts a dense section of a forest filled with various trees and lush undergrowth. The canopy of leaves and tree trunks fills the entire vertical space. The trees have visible bark texture and cast shadows on the leafy ground, which is cluttered with leaves and branches. The image has a sepia or monochrome tone, with shades of brown and beige dominating the scene. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth.
John Moran, View Near Chipigana, 1871, albumen silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.113

View Near Chipigana

John Moran · 1871 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.113

A dense bank of clouds kicks up over a tree-lined neighborhood street in this square black and white photograph. We are on the street with cars are parked to our left and right. A few houses are tucked in among the dark trees across from us. The band of clouds takes up the middle third of the picture above the street. A few puffs float near the top left corner of the photograph in the otherwise empty sky.
Robert Adams, Longmont, Colorado, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.4

Longmont, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.4

The image shows a person walking outdoors on snow-covered ground. They are carrying a piece of coal in their left arm and holding a metal container with their right hand. The person is wearing a dark jacket, a shirt, and a headlamp on their head, with their facial features obscured. They are also wearing workwear clothing suitable for cold weather.
George Harvan, Miner and Coal, Lansford, Pennsylvania, 1968, printed 1997, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.78

Miner and Coal, Lansford, Pennsylvania

George Harvan · 1968, printed 1997 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.78

A dark, shallow V of trees in the bottom half of this horizontal black and white photograph silhouetted against a distant, light-filled landscape. The flat land beyond resembles a vast, sparkling body of water at first glance, but a closer look reveals more trees on snowy ground. The horizon comes more than three-quarters of the way up this composition, and the sky is blank white above.
Robert Adams, East from Flagstaff Mountain, Boulder County, Colorado, 1975, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.5

East from Flagstaff Mountain, Boulder County, Colorado

Robert Adams · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.5

The image shows a still body of water with a small rowboat occupied by five people. Tall trees grow alongside the bank, with their reflections in the water. A sliver of grassy land and a tree trunk are visible on the right side. The horizon is obscured by dense trees blending into the background. The image has a nostalgic, sepia-toned palette. The lighting is soft, creating gentle shadows in the scene.
Isaiah West Taber, Scene on Stella Lake, Wawona Station, 1880, albumen silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.142

Scene on Stella Lake, Wawona Station

Isaiah West Taber · 1880 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.142

The image shows a mountainous landscape with a variety of vegetation, including dense tree cover and deforested areas with tree stumps. The scene is captured under a cloudy sky, in either black and white or sepia tone. The composition features a prominent mountain peak in the distance. The overall feel is natural and stark, with a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and gray.
Robert Adams, Clearcut and Burned, East of Arch Cape, Oregon, 1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.3

Clearcut and Burned, East of Arch Cape, Oregon

Robert Adams · 1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.3

The image shows an aerial view looking down on a landscape with a network of lines etched into the ground. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the intricate details of the terrain's surface. The lines are smooth and precise, resembling paths or trenches, creating a detailed pattern. The color palette is mainly brown and beige, depicting an arid environment. The contrast between the lighter lines and the darker ground enhances the visual complexity and geometry of the patterns.
Emmet Gowin, Mining Exploration, near Silver City, Nevada, 1988, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.70

Mining Exploration, near Silver City, Nevada

Emmet Gowin · 1988 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.70