Cypress and Fog, Pebble Beach, California

1967, printed 1979

Ansel Adams

Associated Names
Ansel Adams

Artist, American, 1902 - 1984

The image shows a close-up of a group of large, textured tree trunks and branches. The horizon is obscured by heavy fog, casting a soft light over the scene. In the distance, tall, slender trees can be seen amidst the mist, their canopies blending with the fog. The style suggests the use of photography, emphasizing high contrast and detail in the wooden textures and the softness of the trees beyond. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray enhancing the focus on textures and contrasts.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Virginia B. Adams

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.6 x 25 cm (12 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.3.19

  • Series Title

    Museum Set

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Virginia B. Adams, Carmel, CA; gift to NGA, 1986.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Images 1974, 73.

1985

  • Alinder, James, and Nicolai Cikovsky, Jr. Ansel Adams: Classic Images, The Museum Set. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Boston, 1985: 69.

Inscriptions

lower right on mount in graphite: Ansel Adams (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64144836

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