Lot #22: Ansel Adams "Early Morning, Merced River" Large Framed Vintage Lithograph Poster (32.5" x 32.5")

Ansel Adams "Early Morning, Merced River" Large Framed Vintage Lithograph Poster (32.5" x 32.5") Up for auction is a magnificent, large-format vintage offset lithograph poster featuring one of Ansel Adams’s most serene and textural masterworks, Early Morning, Merced River, Yosemite National Park (originally captured c. 1950). This striking black-and-white composition highlights the dramatic contrast between a massive, gnarled tree trunk reflecting the soft morning light and a delicate young pine tree emerging from a river boulder. Format: Vintage High-Quality Offset Lithograph / Exhibition Poster Total Framed Dimensions: 32.5" x 32.5" (Square) Framing: Professionally custom-framed in a beautiful, solid mid-tone wood frame with a clean, dark-neutral mat board that perfectly complements the rich monochromatic tones of the print. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The print exhibits sharp contrast, deep blacks, and clean highlights with no visible sun-fading or moisture damage. Custom wood frame is sturdy and structurally sound. About the Artist: Ansel Adams (1902–1984) Ansel Adams was a legendary American photographer and environmentalist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of landscape photography. Best known for his iconic, high-contrast black-and-white images of the American West—particularly Yosemite National Park—Adams dedicated his life to capturing the majestic, untouched beauty of nature. Alongside Fred Archer, Adams co-developed the Zone System, a highly technical photographic methodology that allowed darkroom printers to achieve unprecedented tonal range, depth, and texture. His lifelong advocacy for wilderness preservation played a critical role in expanding the National Park system and shaping modern environmental conservation efforts Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 32.5" x 32.5" (Square) Pickup category timeslot {A}