Ansel Adams
(1902-1984), PhotographerArtist of 1 portrait
American Photographer and environmentalist, Ansel Adams is best known for his landscapes of the American West. Born in San Francisco, Adams took his first photographs when visiting Yosemite aged 14. His work includes portraits and documentary images, as well as essays on photographic technique.
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by Ansel Adams
gelatin silver print
NPG P1976
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