diff --git a/pkgs/applications/graphics/gnome-photos/default.nix b/pkgs/applications/graphics/gnome-photos/default.nix
index f0911395404e..9dc318a0674c 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/graphics/gnome-photos/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/graphics/gnome-photos/default.nix
@@ -78,7 +78,6 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
     gfbgraph
     glib
     gnome-online-accounts
-    gnome.adwaita-icon-theme
     grilo
     grilo-plugins
     gsettings-desktop-schemas