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Native American Art
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Untitled (#2) from Surf Sequence
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Ansel Adams
Untitled (#2) from Surf Sequence
1940
Gelatin silver photograph, printed before mid-1960s
© The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust
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In the 19th century, U.S. artists viewed the vast American wilderness as an emblem of their country´s infinite capabilities, its untamed nature serving as a metaphor for freedom. With the invention of the camera, photographers began to accompany explorers on trips to the West. The Western landscape has been a subject of photography ever since, fostering an aesthetic tradition that continuously defines the beauty, grandeur, and human connection to this part of America. By the first half of the 20th century, the early epoch of exploration had ended, and photographers were among the growing number of people who became dedicated to appreciating and preserving America´s natural beauty. The most famous nature photographer from this period is Ansel Adams. During a career spanning more than 50 years, Adams made dazzling images of mountains, lakes, rivers, and trees, and he actively participated in the conservation efforts of the Sierra Club. This dramatic, 1940 aerial view of a seacoast exemplifies Adams´s passion for transient aspects of nature such as water, light, and weather.
The Allan Chasanoff Photographic Collection
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