Untitled

1941

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names
Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image shows a rugged rock face with intricate details. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking directly at the sheer cliffs. The horizon is not visible, as the rock formations extend vertically. The rock surface has horizontal striations and various textures. The image is in black and white, highlighting the contrast and textures formed by shadows and light. There are small patches of vegetation on the rocky surfaces.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frederick Sommer

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 19.2 x 24.3 cm (7 9/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
    mount: 31.8 x 37 cm (12 1/2 x 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.5.15

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, Prescott, Arizona; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1995

  • Recent Acquisitions of Works of Art on Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Frederick Sommer 1941 (underlined)

Wikidata ID

Q64147761

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