ADAMS, ANSEL (1902-1984) Studies in texture, a selection of 14 photographs. Silver proof prints, each approximately 17 1/4 x14 inches (43.8x35.6 cm.), depicting variant lighting tests and cropping techniques of organic materials, with typewritten technical notations adhered to versos. 1960s
with--Pair of portrait studies of Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, Roger Kent. 2 silver prints, each 17 1/4 x14 inches (43.8x35.6 cm.), with typed notations taped to verso. 1960s.
This group of 16 prints is representative of the work that Adams created while working for Edwin Land's Polaroid Corporation. Starting in the late 1940s, Adams aided Land in developing Polaroid film through vigorous field testing. Adams continued to consult and experiment with film for the company until his death in 1984.
