Ansel Adams Petroglyphs, Monument Valley, Utah Rare Proof. Artist Name : Ansel Adams. Title: Ansel Adams Petroglyphs, Monument Valley, Utah Rare Proof. Medium Type : Black and white photograph. Unframed in Very Good Condition. Ansel Adams was born on February 20, 1902, in San Francisco, California. Adams rose to prominence as a photographer of the American West, particularly Yosemite National Park, using his work to promote conservation of wilderness areas. He died in Monterey, California, on April. 1945 Ansel Adams founds the first fine art photography department at the San Francisco Art Institute. Faculty include Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Minor White, Edward Weston, and Lisette Model. Ansel Adams was one of the most distinguished photographers ever. He received several awards both during his lifetime and after he passed away. Some of those awards include the Hasselblad Award (1981), the Sierra Club John Muir Award (1963), and he was also entered into the California Hall of Fame in 2007. Bright Colors specializes in mid-century and contemporary styles of limited edition prints, posters, sculptures and collectibles from the 1960s to the 2000s. The artworks for sale on are of the highest quality, created by internationally known artists, and authenticity is guaranteed. Condition : All items are vintage or antique and are generally in very good to excellent condition except where noted above. Noticeable damage that affects the image area or significant flaws or damage is always noted in detail and also in additional images. Minor creases in the margins or areas outside the printed area are not considered to be damaging to the item’s value. When shown framed please inquire as to condition of molding. Have a question or issue? Call our customer service team to speak with a customer service representative.