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Vintage Large Format Duotone Photo Engraving By Ansel Adams. Since 1989 – The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints. Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 25 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in. Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine. And other fine quality publications. This Vintage Print Comes Professionally Dry Mounted On Acid Free Conservation Mat Board and Ready To Place In A Standard Size Frame. Photographer: Ansel Adams (American, 1902 – 1984) – Internationally renowned American photographer. One of the most influential artists in photographic history. Golden Gate Headlands from Lincoln Park, San Francisco, California. Negative Composed 1950; Print Struck circa early 1970’s. Type Of Print: Authentic Duotone Photo Engraving (fine lithography). George Waters of the Pacific Lithographic Company (master lithographer and close friend of Adams). Paper: Fiber based clay coat engraving paper – semi-gloss finish. Approximate Image Size: 11.5 x 14.5 inches. Mount Board Size: 16 x 20 inches Condition Grade: Fine + + Verso: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board. Vintage Print Archive #. C ertificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes – Gallery Certified COA issued by Fine Photo Galleries, LLC. Yes – tamper proof hologram certification affixed to print mount verso and COA. This vintage photography print is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual holographic serial number from the Fine Photo Galleries Archive & Database. READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! Photography prints are highly collectible and perfect for framing and display. Your vintage print will arrive ready to be placed directly into a standard size frame. Each vintage artwork comes with a fully authenticated gallery certified COA (Certificate Of Authenticity) issued by Fine Photo Galleries, LLC.. This COA contains a unique holographic serial number and small corresponding tamper proof hologram with matching serial number affixed to the backside of the print mount board with archival adhesive. Our exclusive authentication system and the ensuing COA/Hologram not only provides our clients with essential peace of mind but, adds value to the print in the future by providing provenance and the original gallery authenticity guarantee documents. WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer, subject or process. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. Never a copy print, never a reprint! We Appreciate Your Patronage! Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited.

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Ansel Adams Signed Black and White Photograph Mudhills, Arizona, 1947 Limited Edition. Artist Name : Ansel Adams. Title: Ansel Adams: Mudhills, Arizona, 1947 – Signed Limited Edition Black and White Photograph. This remarkable limited edition black and white photograph captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the Mudhills in Arizona, taken by the renowned photographer Ansel Adams in 1947. Adams, born on February 20, 1902, in San Francisco, California, rose to prominence as a masterful photographer of the American West, with a particular focus on Yosemite National Park. His iconic works not only showcased the grandeur of the landscape but also served as a catalyst for promoting the conservation of wilderness areas. In 1945, Adams founded the first fine art photography department at the San Francisco Art Institute, assembling a faculty of esteemed photographers including Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Minor White, Edward Weston, and Lisette Model. This pioneering initiative played a significant role in elevating photography as a recognized form of artistic expression. Ansel Adams’s contributions to the field of photography earned him numerous accolades both during his lifetime and posthumously. His remarkable talent and dedication to capturing the essence of nature garnered prestigious awards, such as the Hasselblad Award in 1981 and the Sierra Club John Muir Award in 1963. In 2007, he was rightfully honored by being inducted into the California Hall of Fame. The limited edition black and white photograph “Mudhills, Arizona, 1947″ bears Ansel Adams’s signature, adding an authentic and personal touch to this exceptional piece. Through his masterful use of light, composition, and technique, Adams transports viewers to the captivating beauty of the Mudhills, allowing them to experience the awe-inspiring landscape firsthand. This photograph stands as a testament to Ansel Adams’s enduring legacy as one of the most distinguished photographers in history. His dedication to both artistic excellence and environmental conservation continues to inspire generations of photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. Black and white photograph. 15″ x 19.5″. 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.

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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.

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Authenticity Guarantee: You’ll receive a signed Authenticity Guarantee with each photo/print. From a recently acquired large collection of quality, original photos. All our photos/prints are 100% original, produced the year shown and NOT a current reproduction created for resale. Our 4 ply mounting board is t. He finest manufactured for today’s museum and fine art professionals. Made from 100% virgin cotton fibers. Ansel Adams was an American landscape photographer known for his black-and-white images of the American West. Title:Robert Howard Artist San Francisco Size of photo about: 5.8″ Wide 4.75″ High. No Border, Full Bleed. Photo Type: Duotone Photo Engraving. Overall size on white mounting board: 11″ X 14″ Print Origin: USA. Finish: Semi Gloss Finish Date of Negative: 1960 Date of Print: 1972 Artist/Photographer: Ansel Adams. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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[SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, ANSEL ADAMS, 20TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY]. THE EARLIEST KNOWN PHOTOGRAPH OF THE PARENTS OF ANSEL ADAMS. This simply composed 1/9th tintype features three individuals. Two men and a woman. The man seated at left is Ralph Selby. The man standing wearing a hat is Charles Hitchcock Adams. The woman seated at right is Olive Bray. Of course, as those familiar with the biography of Ansel Adams may know, Charles and Olive would marry in 1896 and by 1902 give birth to their only son, Ansel who would go on to become the world’s most famous photographer. However, this image includes Ralph Selby which is what makes this image quite interesting. Ralph Selby who was born in Switzerland in 1862 had settled in Menlo Park by 1880. His Father Thomas Selby was Mayor of San Francisco between 1869 – 1871 after building a successful smelting company. Ralph married Olive Adams (Charles’ sister) in 1885. Selby was never the same. He became increasingly downtrodden and despondent. We believe sometime between 1891 and 1894 the three people in this photo took this picture on some notable occasion. We do know that in 1891, Charles left for an overseas trip with his mother and Ralph Selby had a party for him in San Francisco. The’ Cosmos Club’ where the party was held is only blocks from where Allen & Hay’s photography studio would have been. Sadly, in February 1895 Ralph Selby mired in the throes of another bout of depression, wrote his brother a note, bought a revolver and walked out to the rocks along the San Francisco shore and killed himself. Based on the date of the death of Ralph Selby, we can date this image roughly between 1891 – 1895 which is somewhat earlier than Anne Adams Helms (Ansel Adams’s daughter who was consulted re: details and attributions) thought Charles and Olive had met. Their letters to each other seem to begin about 1895 and continue up until their marriage in July 1896. We have included photo exemplars of all three individuals from Anne Adams Helms family genealogy’ The Descendants of William James Adams and Cassandra Hills Adams’ (Salinas; 1999). We’re confident had Anne had access to these this and other images we have (and had) they would have most certainly appeared in her fine work. This photo was published in Mary Street Alinder’s most recent edition of Ansel Adams’ biography’ Ansel Adams: A Biography’ (Bloomsbury 2014). It appears on page 130. A rare and unique artifact of the true beginning for one of the giants in the history of the captured image.

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Authenticity Guarantee: You’ll receive a signed Authenticity Guarantee with each photo/print. From a recently acquired large collection of quality, original photos. All our photos/prints are 100% original, produced the year shown and NOT a current reproduction created for resale. Our 4 ply mounting board is t. He finest manufactured for today’s museum and fine art professionals. Made from 100% virgin cotton fibers. Ansel Adams was an American landscape photographer known for his black-and-white images of the American West. Title:Robert Howard Artist San Francisco Size of photo about: 5.8″ Wide 4.75″ High. No Border, Full Bleed. Photo Type: Duotone Photo Engraving. Overall size on white mounting board: 11″ X 14″ Print Origin: USA. Finish: Semi Gloss Finish Date of Negative: 1960 Date of Print: 1972 Artist/Photographer: Ansel Adams. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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The photograph has his initials R. On the lower right hand (see picture) and titled “Tunderstorm Canada” and 1976. There’s a slight watermark on the lower left matt. Here is some information on the artist: google. BIOGRAPHYRobert Werling was born in San Francisco, California in 1946 and realized an interest in art at an early age. While briefly attending a commercial art school, he found photography to be his medium and went on to obtain both a BA and an honorary MS from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. He also studied privately under Ansel Adams from 1966 to 1970 and Imogen Cunningham from 1969 to 1975. Through his affiliation with Adams, he came to know and work with other noted photographers. Brett Weston became his close friend and mentor and Marion Post Wolcott, relying on his darkroom expertise, entrusted her negatives to his printing genius. Portfolios of original prints. Portfolio 1, The Sierra Nevada, 1980 Edition of 35. Portfolio 2, Japan, 1982 Edition of 25. Portfolio 4, The California Coast, 1994 Edition of 100. Portfolio 5, San Francisco, 2008, Edition of 25. While creating an impressive number of his own fine art prints, Werling also lectured extensively and worked as an instructor for the Brooks Institute, the University of California, Santa Barbara, the Zone System Seminars and Workshops in the United States, and for the Werkschule fur Fotografie in Soltau, Germany. · Ansel Adams, celebration of Genius, November 2007 with Jeanne Verhulst at Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia. · Ansel Adams, The Weston Family and Robert Werling in the Oceano Dunes, November, 2008 Arroyo Grande Historical Museum. Werling has exhibited his photographs in over sixty and group shows in both the United States and Europe. His most recent shows are as follows. Recent One man exhibition. The Dunes of Oceano, Arroyo Grande Historical Museum, November 2008. Portraits of Place, October, 2005. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Made in Santa Barbara, group exhibition, July, 2007, Santa Barbara Museum of Art. His award-winning work has appeared in numerous publications and most recently the following. · Rangefinder Magazine Bob Werling, “Black and White Master” by Peter Skinner, January 2007. · At Mono Lake, exhibition Catalogue, Friends of the Earth Foundation. · Made in Santa Barbara, Contemporary Photographs. Catalogue, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 2007. · Schwarzweiss Magazine fuer Fotografie, 19, Robert Werling modern Klassik, January, 1999. · Route 66 Magazine. O “Bill Shea” by Robert Werling, Winter 2006/07 Volume 14 no, 1. O “On the road with Marion Post Wolcott” by Robert Werling, summer 2007. He is included in the permanent collections of Sprengel Museum, Hannover, Germany; Colgate Museum, Hamilton, New York; The Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Illinois; the Huntington Library and Museum, San Marino, CA; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, D. And the Pentax Camera Museum, Tokyo, among most recently the Telfar Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia. Robert Werling speaks fluent German and continues to photograph and lecture, dividing his time between California and Europe. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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ITS CORRESPONDENCE BY VIRGINIA ADAMS TO LUDLEY BYNUMM ABOUT THE PASSING OF ANSELS MOM IS SAN FRANCISCO IN 1950…

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Pine Cone and Eucalyptus Leaves, San Francisco, California (SIGNED photographic postcard). Author: Adams, Ansel Title: Pine Cone and Eucalyptus Leaves, San Francisco, California (SIGNED photographic postcard) Publication: Redwood City, CA: Published by 5 Associates, N. Description: 6 x 4.25. Photographic postcard sent to Ansel Adams’ doctor requesting a full eye examination, noting that his… Optimum focal distance is receeding… And SIGNED by Adams, dated 6-21-73; postmarked Yosemite Naitonal Park, CA. Light wear; near fine condition. Subject: Arts & Photography. Carpe Diem Fine Books. Carpe Diem Fine Books has been in business since 1995 and are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Our inventory offers a range of general antiquarian and collectible books and related materials in all fields. We have a particular interest in the history and literature of California and the American West. Located in a charming 1930’s Carmel-stone building in historic downtown Monterey, we are open by appointment and by chance. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis. The item “Ansel Adams / Pine Cone and Eucalyptus Leaves San Francisco California SIGNED” is in sale since Wednesday, February 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “carpediemfinebooks” and is located in Monterey, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Author: Adams, Ansel
• Publisher: Published by 5 Associates
• Special Attributes: Signed
• Subject: Art & Photography

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