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Lot #533
Ansel Adams

“Photography has been a major and equally important art form...Popularity does not define art”

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“Photography has been a major and equally important art form...Popularity does not define art”

TLS, one side of a postcard featuring Ansel’s photo, Surf and Rocks, Monterey Coast, California, 5.75 x 4, February 21, 1980. Ansel writes to Vance Morgan, in full: “Thank you for the compliments on my work. As to your question, in my opinion photography has been a major and equally important art form for almost 150 years. Yes, it is now more accepted, but popularity does not define art.” Matted with a copy of the photo and a wonderful glossy image of Adams to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.5. In fine condition, with postage cancellation marks. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #378 - Ended November 09, 2011