Mabou on a Cold Day

n.d.

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a coastal scene in a black and white photograph. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking out over a rugged shoreline with frothy waves crashing against the beach. The horizon line is high in the composition, where the ocean meets the sky. The photograph emphasizes contrasts and textures, highlighting the movement of the waves and the terrain of the land. In the background, the sea and sky merge into similar shades of gray, enhancing the monochromatic color palette and visual impact of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima

  • Dimensions

    image: 13.3 x 17.3 cm (5 1/4 x 6 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.1 x 25.1 cm (7 15/16 x 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.108.10

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Kazuko Oshima, Japan; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in black ink: for Kazuko, Mabou / on a cold day / from Robert .; center [mass produced color sticker of a rabbit with the text "Himalayan"]

Wikidata ID

Q64163992

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