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Ansel Adams — The Golden Gate Before the Building of the Bridge
Ansel Adams

The Golden Gate Before the Building of the Bridge

Ansel Adams' photograph titled 'The Golden Gate Before the Building of the Bridge,' capturing the San Francisco landscape prior to the iconic bridge's construction. The work showcases Adams' mastery of landscape photography and dramatic compositional techniques. This historical image documents California's geography before a major architectural transformation.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Classic Photographs

September 26, 2022

Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000

Lot 36

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Ansel Adams, The Golden Gate Before the Building of the Bridge

Ansel Adams' photograph titled 'The Golden Gate Before the Building of the Bridge,' capturing the San Francisco landscape prior to the iconic bridge's construction. The work showcases Adams' mastery of landscape photography and dramatic compositional techniques. This historical image documents California's geography before a major architectural transformation.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Photography, 20th Century, Serene, American, Scenic, Landscape, Golden Gate, Nature, Black and White

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