PHOTOGRAPHS
Ketchum, Robert Glenn
U.S. (1947 - )
Avalanche Lake Basin (Cirque Headwalls in a Blizzard)
1974, printed 1977
Gelatin silver print
12 3/8 x 8 9/16 in. (31.4 x 21.7 cm) image and sheet size; 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm) mount board size
Monsen Study Collection of Photography, gift of Joseph and Elaine Monsen
FA 81.19

Robert Glenn Ketchum has dedicated himself to addressing landscape, natural resource management and the preservation of the wilderness during his 30-year career as a photographer. Avalanche Lake is located in Glacier National Park in the northwestern region of Montana. The name comes from the frequent avalanches that occur on the headwalls of the surrounding cirque, a steep hollow bowl caused by glacial erosion.

Ketchum has been recognized by the Audubon Society as a significant contributor to the advancement of conservation legislation through his photography. His work has been included in several publications that promote environmental awareness. -- Label copy for 150 Works of Art, October 1, 2005 to February 26, 2006.