Shelby Lee Adams

1950–

Introduction

Shelby Lee Adams (born October 24, 1950) is an American environmental portrait photographer and artist best known for his images of Appalachian family life.

Wikidata identifier

Q3481792

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Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500346032

Names

Shelby Lee Adams

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First acquired
2003

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4 works

On the Hour

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Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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