40 Fotos, page 19

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a black-and-white photograph of a monkey behind a wire mesh. The monkey is seen wrapped in its arms with its head angled back and its mouth open wide. The wire mesh is visible in the foreground. The monkey's fur is detailed, showing variations in texture, emphasizing its fluffiness and the coarseness of the longer hairs. The monochrome image creates a timeless and contemplative atmosphere.

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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

    2010.114.1.19

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

The image shows a frost-covered wooden structure rising high into the sky. A snowy landscape with a distant hill is partially visible just above the horizon. To the right of the main structure, a Swiss flag with a cross is waving on a pole against the dark sky. The photo features sharp focus and captures details like the icy texture on the wood. The color palette consists of shades of grey from black to white, creating a cold, crisp atmosphere.

40 Fotos, page 18

Robert Frank

1946

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 1.

Wikidata ID

Q64166100

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