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    Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )

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    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    • Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 )
    Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) Photographs:Gelatin Silver, Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984). Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945. Gelatin silver, 1979. 19-1/2 x 1... (Total: 2 ) View More >
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    Description

    Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984)
    Thunderstorm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1945
    Gelatin silver, 1979
    19-1/2 x 15 inches (49.5 x 38.1 cm)
    Signed and editioned '19/50' in pencil mount recto. Photographer's 'Yosemite and the Range of Light' label adhered mount verso.

    This lot is accompanied by an autographed brochure and a copy of Yosemite and the Range of Light, published by, New York Graphic Society, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1979. The book is signed and editioned '91/250' in ink on the colophon and is housed in its original clamshell box.

    More information about Ansel Adams, also known as Adams, Ansel, Adams, Ansel, Ansel Adams, Ansel Easton Adams.

    Condition Report*: Sheet is dry mounted to board; minor surface soiling to the book; otherwise, there do not appear to be any major condition issues affecting the image or book
    Framed Dimensions 29 X 23 Inches
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    April, 2019
    6th Saturday
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