Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Dust Storm, Taos, circa 1929. Gelatin silver print, printed later

Description

Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984)
Dust Storm, Taos, circa 1929
Gelatin silver print, printed later
5 x 6-3/4 inches (12.7 x 17.1 cm) (image/sheet)
Signed by Virginia Best Adams in pencil, and with collection stamps, verso.

PROVENANCE:
Collection of Virginia Best Adams;
Michael and Jeanne Adams, by descent of the above,1980s;
David Arrington, acquired from the above, 2007;
Sotheby's, New York, A Grand Vision: The David H. Arrington Collection of Ansel Adams Photographs, February 17, 2022;
Private collection, acquired from the above.

LITERATURE:
A. Adams, The Eloquent Light, San Francisco, California, 1963, pp. 55.


More information about Ansel Adams. See also: Adams, Ansel, Ansel Easton Adams Artist.

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000.

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