Longmont, Colorado
1982–1992
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gelatin silver print
Dimensions
image: 18.5 × 17.6 cm (7 5/16 × 6 15/16 in.) sheet: 35.4 × 27.6 cm (13 15/16 × 10 7/8 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Department
CPH
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Jeffrey Fraenkel and Alan Mark
Accession Number
2020.115.1.14
Art Historical Context
Robert Adams's *Longmont, Colorado* (1982–1992) captures the subtle interplay between human development and the American West's vast landscapes. A master of black-and-white photography, Adams documented the transformation of Colorado's open spaces during the late 20th century, often highlighting the quiet encroachment of suburbs, roads, and industry on pristine terrain. This gelatin silver print, with its rich tonal gradations and fine detail, exemplifies his commitment to unflinching observation, inviting viewers to reflect on environmental change. As a key figure in the New Topographics mov...
About the Artist
Robert Adams · 1900–1900
Robert Adams, born Robert Hickman Adams on May 8, 1937, in Orange, New Jersey, grew up amid frequent relocations that shaped his deep affinity for the American landscape—from New Jersey to Madison, Wisconsin, and finally to Wheat Ridge, Colorado, in 1952.) Contracting polio at age 12, he recovered but retained a sensitivity to the environment that fueled his later work. After earning a B.A. in Eng...