Mountainside--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image displays a snowy mountainous landscape from a high vantage point with a valley in the center. The mountains dominate the scene, with peaks in the distance and snow-covered slopes. Dark coniferous trees create contrast with the snow, casting shadows. The image is in monochrome, emphasizing light and dark contrasts. It has a photographic finish, showcasing the texture of the landscape. The color palette is grayscale, highlighting shadows and terrain detail.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.8 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.147

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160938

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