a group of 3 unique Polaroid Type 50-series prints, comprising Rocks, Sierra Foothills, California; Ocean and Clouds; and Hills and Clouds, the first signed in pencil on the mat, each framed, the first with a Polaroid Collection label and a Polaroid Collection stamp on the reverse, 1960s-70s (3)

Rocks, Sierra Foothills, California and Ocean and Clouds:

Quito, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, From the Polaroid Collection: Ansel Adams, sponsored by the Embassy of the United S𒊎tates, October - November 2001, and traveling to 3 other venuesౠ through 2003 (see Appendix 1)

Rocks, Sierra Foothills, California, 1976 (unspecified Type 50 series print) – this print has a pleasing warm tonality overall, and is signed by Adams in pencil on the mat. While the Polaroid database does not list the specific film type, it is likely that this was made with Polaroid Type 56 film, which had a sepia tonality. The image is in excellent condition. There is a fingerprint visible in the lower border. This photograph was exhibited in the Ansel Adams "Embassy Show" (see exhibition history). Ocean and Clouds, circa 1969 (Type 52 print) – this print is in excellent condition. This photograph was exhibited in the Ansel Adams "Embassy Show " (see exhibition history). Hills and Clouds, circa 1977 (Type 52 print) – This print is in excellent condition. The "tab" portion of the border – on the opposite side of the perforation from the image – is somewhat worn on the reverse.
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