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Print 7 from Portfolio VII
Condition Report:There is a 4 inch hairline scratch about 1 inch above the center lower edge of the print and a 1/2 inch scratch on the left side of the arch. The rest of the print is in excellent condition. Framed to 31 x 26 inches.
Signature: Signed and annotated 'VII-7 96/115' in pencil on mount recto; the Portfolio VII Parasol Press stamp on verso. Print 7 from Portfolio VII
Corporate collection, New York.
Ansel Adams is widely regarded as one of the most famous photographers of all time, particularly in reference to his striking images of the American wilderness. Adams placed great value upon technical mastery of his craft, carefully evaluating gradations of light in the image, manipulating degree of exposure, and constantly experimenting with new techniques. Along with contemporaries Imogen Cunningham and Edward Weston, Adams founded the group f/64, devoted to what they termed “straight photography,” as opposed to staged or embellished images. Adams was also pivotal in the establishment of the Department of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art.
American, 1902-1984, San Francisco, California