From Glacier Point

1927

Ansel Adams

Associated Names
Ansel Adams

Artist, American, 1902 - 1984

This image shows a landscape with a valley, granite monoliths, and possibly Half Dome. The horizon is high in the frame with fluffy clouds in the sky. A tree trunk is prominent with branches framing the image. Snow-covered slopes lead to rugged terrain. The black and white color scheme accentuates the texture and contrast of the scene. Ridges and peaks can be seen in the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print on Kodak Vitava Athena grade T parchment paper (Parmelian print)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 15.1 x 20.2 cm (5 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.1 x 30 cm (9 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.133.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right under image in graphite: A.E. Adams; engraved, lower center on support: From Glacier Point; on verso, by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: #1158

Wikidata ID

Q64144945

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