Longmont, Colorado

1982–1992

Robert Adams

Associated Names
Robert Adams

Artist, American, born 1937

The image presents a ground-level point of view capturing a section of a garden. Closest to us, blades of grass are in focus, adorned with droplets. Beyond the grass are blurred flowers, their outlines barely distinguishable. Towards the distance, a fence and possibly a structure suggest a boundary or end to the garden space. The horizon appears tilted, giving the composition a dynamic feel. The photograph is in sepia tones, conveying a vintage quality. The soft light and monochrome palette evoke a serene atmosphere, with gentle contrasts highlighting the textures and forms within the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jeffrey Fraenkel and Alan Mark

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.7 × 17.7 cm (6 15/16 × 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 35.4 × 27.6 cm (13 15/16 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.115.1.21

  • Series Title

    I Hear the Leaves and Love the Light

Associated Artworks

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[[PLACEHOLDER ARTWORK]]

This is a photograph of a small dog sitting in a garden. The dog has light-colored, shaggy fur and alert, perked-up ears. The dog is sitting amidst tall, overgrown grass. In the background, there is a wooden fence partially obscured by leaves and branches from surrounding plants. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the textures of the dog's fur and the surrounding foliage.

Longmont, Colorado, Sally in the Backyard

Robert Adams

1981

The image shows a low view of a garden path stretching through a garden. Various plants and foliage fill the frame, with a flower pot partially hidden by the surrounding vegetation. The scene is illuminated by sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating soft shadows and highlighting textures. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing shades of gray and capturing the natural setting with a harmonious tonal balance.

Longmont, Colorado

Robert Adams

1982

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert Adams, Astoria, OR; gift to NGA (through Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco), 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in graphite: Robert Adams 1994; by artist, bottom left in graphite: Longmont, Colo., 1980s / 21 [circled]; bottom center stamped in black ink: Copyright © [by artist in graphite: 1994] by Robert Adams; by unknown hand, bottom right in graphite: RA.4935.Y(u)

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