Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

c. 1942, printed 1980

Ansel Adams

Associated Names
Ansel Adams

Artist, American, 1902 - 1984

This image shows a view of the Grand Canyon from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the composition, highlighting the vastness of the canyon and its layered rock formations extending into the distance. The canyon's cliffs and mesas are prominently featured, with light accentuating their textures. There are no apparent brushstrokes as this is a photograph, using natural light and shadow to define the terrain. The color palette consists of black, white, and gray tones, creating a timeless visual impact. Rocky cliffs are in the foreground, while layers of the canyon create depth leading to distant peaks on the horizon.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Virginia B. Adams

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.5 x 39.5 cm (19 1/2 x 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.3.58


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Images 1974, 61.

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: 51.

Inscriptions

lower right on mount in graphite: Ansel Adams

Wikidata ID

Q64144919

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