A Grove of Tamarack Pine, Near Timber Line

1921

Ansel Adams

Associated Names
Ansel Adams

Artist, American, 1902 - 1984

The image depicts a woodland scene with a soft, slightly blurred perspective. In the foreground, there is a still body of water reflecting tall, slender trees. The trees dominate the middle ground and extend into the distance, with their trunks creating vertical lines. The horizon is obscured by the dense canopy of trees, though light filters through, suggesting an open space beyond. The color palette is muted and monochromatic, emphasizing shades of gray and gentle contrasts of light and shadow, contributing to a serene atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print (parmelian print)

  • Credit Line

    Harvey S. Shipley Miller Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.5 x 19.5 cm (5 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.1 x 30.2 cm (9 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.85.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Robert Mann Gallery, New York, NY); NGA purchase, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed, lower center: A GROVE OF TAMARACK PINE

Wikidata ID

Q64144944

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