40 Fotos, page 11

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image features a bronze statue of a young person, various intricately designed metal pots and kettles, and an ornate framed picture of a man's profile. The color scheme is monochrome, with shades of gray, black, and white. The bronze statue is slightly to the right, with its arm reaching towards the central hanging picture. On the left, there are metal kettles and lamps, with more metalware items scattered throughout the scene, creating a composition filled with textures and shapes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 18 x 17.2 cm (7 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 23 x 17.2 cm (9 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.114.1.11

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sloped landscape with rustic buildings in the distance. In the foreground, two figures are seen on a grassy incline - one carrying a large bundle of hay, and the other wearing a headscarf and a patterned dress. The background features a dense forest, indicating a mountainous or rural setting. The monochromatic palette highlights textures and contrasts, with dark tones emphasizing shadows and light shades accentuating grass and rooftops. The composition conveys a rustic and serene rural ambiance.

40 Fotos, page 10

Robert Frank

1946

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163894

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