Aspens, Dawn, Dolores River Canyon, Autumn, Colorado

1937, printed 1981

Ansel Adams

Associated Names
Ansel Adams

Artist, American, 1902 - 1984

The image shows a grove of tall, slender trees viewed from the side. The horizon line is obscured by dense, dark foliage in the background, suggesting a forested area beyond. The leafless trees have bare branches silhouetted against the dark backdrop, standing upright with thin trunks closely clustered together. The black and white color scheme highlights the contrast between the pale bark of the trees and the deep shadows, emphasizing the starkness of the landscape. Light hits the trees directly, casting soft shadows and a metallic sheen along the smooth bark. The monochromatic palette accentuates the textured surfaces of the trees and foliage.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Virginia B. Adams

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 23.6 cm (13 5/8 x 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.3.65


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64144926

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