View of the Bay Bridge from San Francisco

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Print Notes

The Bay Bridge was opened in late 1936 and this image is quite rare. It was used for Ansel Adams’ poster in 1952 for one of his workshops.

Description

Ansel Adams
1902-1984
1937
Vintage Gelatin Silver Print
Image Size: 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches
Location: TBD ~ Unique ID 602

Provenance

Private Collection, United States to Michael Shapiro Gallery, San Francisco, 1993 to M. Pflueger Collection, San Francisco to Michael Shapiro Gallery, San Francisco, 2006 (Exhibited: San Francisco, Pier 24 Photography, Collected, May 2016 – January 2017) to Sotheby's, New York: "Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations", 18 December 2023, Lot 84 to Private Collector acquired through Weston Gallery.