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Ansel Adams, master photographer Ansel Adams (1902–84) is one of the best-known and most beloved American photographers. Many people are familiar with his compelling views of Yosemite National Park, the California coast, and the Southwest. A pioneering figure in modern photography, his work evolved from soft-focus, intimate views during the 1920s to a mature style of glossy, sharply defined, “straight” photographs. Adams felt and responded to the complexity and magnificence of the natural world, which he communicated through his images. His photographs demonstrate power that could be achieved through attention to detail and to the changing effects of light and weather. Renowned for his technical expertise and his stunning black-and-white prints, Adams was also an influential author, teacher, critic, curator, and a tireless promoter of photography as a fine art. Click here for a few events of Ansel Adam's lifetime. The Lane Collection
This exhibition is drawn from The Lane Collection, the largest private holding of works by Adams on permanent loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The collection features both Adams’ most celebrated images and others that are little known and extremely rare. The exhibition covers Adams’ entire career, from the 1920s through the 1970s, and includes more than 120 photographs. All photographs are gelatin prints. All works in the exhibition are from The Lane Collection unless otherwise noted. Left corner image: Ansel Adams, American; Wind, Juniper Tree, Yosemite National Park, ca. 1919; gelatin silver print. The Lane Collection. ©2007 The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust. |