Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), Bridalveil Falls

Gelatin silver print, 1927, mounted as issued, with Adams' ink signature to mount at lower right, verso with "Special Edition of Fine Prints / Photographs of Yosemite" hand stamp with title, print number "269," and S.E.Y. No "2" in ink, mount bears Strathmore paper blindstamp, matted and framed.

Photograph size 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.; Mount size 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.; Frame dimensions 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.

Ansel Adams spent much of the 1920s-40s photographing California's Yosemite National Park. He was initially drawn to the landscape because of its serenity, and he found it a place of healing after surviving Spanish influenza in 1919. Adams' black-and-white images continue to play a key role in promoting national parks and advocating for conservation efforts.

Excellent condition; tiny mark that does not penetrate emulsion at upper left (only visible in raking light); mount overall clean and bright with few minor spots.