Rugged Portrait in the Shade (1927)

A bearded Donald A. Hall Sr. resting in dappled shade against the trunk of a tree. — Rugged Portrait in the Shade (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Sporting a heavy trail beard, Donald A. Hall Sr. rests against a tree trunk in dappled shade. This intimate 1927 self-portrait perfectly encapsulates his rugged endurance during long, grueling backcountry hiking trips.