Robert Adams: Denver
A look at the man-made cityscape, abutted by the magnificent rise of the Rocky Mountains. “Many have asked, pointing incredulously toward a sweep of tract houses and billboards, why picture that?… One reason is…we need to improve things at home, and that to do it we have to see the facts without blinking.” – Robert Adams
![Black and white photograph from inside a house under construction looking onto horizon, a diagonal beam cuts across the image, and a plaid workshirt hangs from the beam.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RA.1011.jpg)
Robert Adams, Colorado, 1973-74 / printed 1974
gelatin silver print, 13 x 11 inches (mount) [33.0 x 27.9 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a line of trees reflected in a pond.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0263-1153x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, A Farm Pond about to be Destroyed by Earth Moving Machinery, Northglenn, Colorado, 1973
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![Black and white photograph of empty field and residential neighborhood](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RA.0525.jpg)
Robert Adams, Lakewood, Colorado, 1973
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a brightly lit excavated area with a line of houses on the horizon.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Adams_Denver-7.jpg)
Robert Adams, Colorado, ca. 1973
gelatin silver print, 13 x 11 inches (mount) [33.0 x 27.9 cm]
![A black and white photograph of three construction workers on the roofs of unfinished houses.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RA-06-0338-1-1146x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, Colorado, 1973-74
gelatin silver print, 11-1/8 x 13 inches (mount) [28.3 x 33.0 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a lone tree and suburban houses against a cloudy sky.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0221-1161x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, Longmont, Colorado, 1973
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a suburban house.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0223-r-1142x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, North Denver, Colorado, ca. 1975
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of an industrial area with parking lots and cars.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0383-1154x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, Denver, Colorado, 1973
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a pickup truck camper parked in the driveway of a suburban house.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RA-06-0233-1128x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, Denver, Colorado, ca. 1973
gelatin silver print, 8 x 10 inches (sheet) [20.3 x 25.4 cm]
![A black and white photograph of the backyards of suburban houses with an above ground swimming pool in the center and a bill board on the left side.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RA-06-0214-r-1140x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, Northglenn, Colorado, 1973
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of an apartment building and parked cars in shadow against a clear sky.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0277-1137x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, An apartment block. Longmont, Colorado, 1973-74
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a river with trees and telephone wires in the background.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0198-1154x900.jpg)
Robert Adams, The South Platte River, Adams County, Colorado, 1973
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]
![Black and white photograph from inside a house under construction looking onto horizon, a diagonal beam cuts across the image, and a plaid workshirt hangs from the beam.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RA.1011.jpg?fit=675%2C532&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsColorado
1973-74 / printed 1974
gelatin silver print, 13 x 11 inches (mount) [33.0 x 27.9 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a line of trees reflected in a pond.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0263.jpg?fit=675%2C527&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsA Farm Pond about to be Destroyed by Earth Moving Machinery, Northglenn, Colorado
1973
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![Black and white photograph of empty field and residential neighborhood](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RA.0525.jpg?fit=675%2C529&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsLakewood, Colorado
1973
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a brightly lit excavated area with a line of houses on the horizon.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Adams_Denver-7.jpg?fit=675%2C525&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsColorado
ca. 1973
gelatin silver print, 13 x 11 inches (mount) [33.0 x 27.9 cm]
![A black and white photograph of three construction workers on the roofs of unfinished houses.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RA-06-0338-1.jpg?fit=675%2C530&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsColorado
1973-74
gelatin silver print, 11-1/8 x 13 inches (mount) [28.3 x 33.0 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a lone tree and suburban houses against a cloudy sky.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0221.jpg?fit=675%2C523&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsLongmont, Colorado
1973
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a suburban house.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0223-r.jpg?fit=675%2C532&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsNorth Denver, Colorado
ca. 1975
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of an industrial area with parking lots and cars.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0383.jpg?fit=675%2C527&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsDenver, Colorado
1973
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a pickup truck camper parked in the driveway of a suburban house.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RA-06-0233.jpg?fit=675%2C539&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsDenver, Colorado
ca. 1973
gelatin silver print, 8 x 10 inches (sheet) [20.3 x 25.4 cm]
![A black and white photograph of the backyards of suburban houses with an above ground swimming pool in the center and a bill board on the left side.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RA-06-0214-r.jpg?fit=675%2C533&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsNorthglenn, Colorado
1973
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of an apartment building and parked cars in shadow against a clear sky.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0277.jpg?fit=675%2C534&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsAn apartment block. Longmont, Colorado
1973-74
gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 inches (sheet) [27.9 x 35.6 cm]
![A black and white photograph of a river with trees and telephone wires in the background.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/RA-06-0198.jpg?fit=675%2C527&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Robert AdamsThe South Platte River, Adams County, Colorado
1973
gelatin silver print, 15-1/2 x 14 inches (mount) [31.4 x 35.6 cm]