Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984), Peaks and Meadow, Lyell Fork of the Merced River, Yosemite National Park

Gelatin silver print, 1943, mounted as issued, printed later by Alan Ross from Adams' original negative under his supervision, Special Edition Photographs of Yosemite stamp with the title, printer's credit (Alan Ross), and Ross' initials in ink on mount verso, framed.

Image size 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 11 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.

Very good condition; several tiny edge nicks at right and a small black spot in sky; surface inconsistency upper right corner that's only visible in raking light; two minor spots to mount verso.