Orchard, Portola Valley, California

c. 1940, printed 1980

Ansel Adams

Associated Names
Ansel Adams

Artist, American, 1902 - 1984

The image depicts an aerial view of a landscape with leafless trees scattered throughout. The horizon is obscured, emphasizing the continuous expanse of land. The trees have intricate branches, some with white blossoms, closer to the viewer, gradually thinning out into the distance. A monochrome palette enhances the texture of the trees and ground. The ground appears covered with soft grass, highlighted by varying shades of light and shadow. The scene is characterized by stark contrast between dark branches and light blossoms, creating a classic and serene ambiance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Virginia B. Adams

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.1 x 39 cm (19 5/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.3.42

  • Series Title

    Museum Set

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Images 1974, 78.

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: 48.

Inscriptions

lower right on mount in graphite: Ansel Adams

Wikidata ID

Q64144892

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