Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), El Capitan, Winter

Gelatin silver print, 1959, 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 "416," and S.E.Y. No "17" in ink, mount bears Strathmore paper blindstamp at lower right corner, matted and framed.

Photograph size 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 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.

Overall very good condition; small, negligible spot to photograph lower left; small dot/nick upper center; some margin toning and several minor stains.