[Visual Arts] Adams, Ansel. (1902–1984)
Signed Letter
“If there is no feeling or concern behind the making of the photograph one is making an empty statement”Significant TLS from the famed American photographer best known for his monumental images of the western American landscape. TLS, on a 6 x 4.25 postcard photo of Adams’s ‘Surf and Rocks,’ October 31, 1980. Letter of photographic advice. In full: “That’s quite a weighty question which you have placed before me. But given your two choices I would opt for a combination—one must have enough technique to communicate without distraction—but if there is no feeling or concern behind the making of the photograph one is making an empty statement. I wish you well with your photography.” In fine condition. (8153)
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