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The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The Tetons and the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Artist (American, 1902 - 1984)
Date1942 (printed 1980)
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 15 3/8 × 19 in. (39.1 × 48.3 cm)
Mat: 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm)
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineGift of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, 1982
Object number1982.13.5
DescriptionA large river flowing through a valley is the focal point of the image. The river curves to the left into a strong bend at the central part of the image and then continues off to the lower right corner. The river is highlighted in the background, giving it a shiny appearance. In the background are rugged mountain peaks covered in snow. The largest peak is on the right side on the image. Above the peaks, the sky is partially cloudy with rays of light sneaking through.
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Ansel Adams was a photographer and environmentalist known for his striking photographs of the American West, primarily in California, New Mexico and the country’s  National Parks. He joined the Sierra Club, an environmental organization dedicated to exploring, enjoying, and protecting the wild places of the earth in 1919 and much of his success as a photographer was tied to the organization. Adams’ first publication and writings appeared in the club’s bulletin and his first solo exhibition was at the club’s headquarters. Through his striking, dramatized photographs of America’s wild places, Adams hoped to illustrate the importance of preserving these areas. His photographs became emblematic of American wilderness and he used them to garner support for the National Park System, and above all, the preservation of wilderness. They also exist as some of the finest records of our national parks before heavy tourism. [stimulated to some extend by his pictures!]
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