40 Fotos, page 8

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a black and white photograph taken from a low vantage point, looking upward towards an expansive, cloudy sky. The horizon is placed low in the composition, consisting of a snow-covered sloped landscape. A solitary, leafless tree reaches upward from the lower right portion of the scene, while a few other sparse trees are scattered along the slope. In the distance, the slope continues, populated more densely with trees fading towards the background. The clouds above are vast and cover a large portion of the image, creating dramatic visual interest with their varying shades of gray and soft, diffuse edges. The overall monochromatic palette emphasizes the stark contrast between the snow and the heavily clouded sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23 x 17.2 cm (9 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.114.1.8

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a plain, white background with signs of wear and discoloration. The background has minimal texture and slight marks or imperfections. The lower corners have handwritten text that may be signatures or names. There is a pattern of vertical lines on the right edge resembling the binding of a book or notebook. The image conveys a sense of emptiness and simplicity, with a focus on subtle details rather than specific subject matter.

40 Fotos, page 1

Robert Frank

1946

The image displays an abstract design of circles and lines, with a circular black-and-white photograph of a human eye at the center. The design includes mechanical or clock-like components, reminiscent of a camera lens or a clock face with the eye in the middle. The designs are in white against the black background. On the left side, there is a vertical line of small white rectangles.

40 Fotos

Robert Frank

1946

The image shows a large, open book on a dark surface. The pages are filled with text in a tabular format. The color scheme is primarily black and white. The book is placed centrally, with its spine and open pages forming a symmetrical arch and casting a shadow. Handwritten notes or markings are visible above and below the book on the plain background.

40 Fotos, page 2

Robert Frank

1946

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert Frank, New York; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64166097

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