40 Fotos, page 29

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a close-up of an elderly man's face and upper chest. He is looking directly at the camera, with his head slightly turned to the left. The man's facial features include a thick mustache and a light stubble covering his chin and upper lip. His hair appears to be light-colored and peeks out from under a dark beret he is wearing. He is dressed in a button-up shirt under a dark jacket, with the collar visible. The background is out of focus, with some indiscernible objects suggesting the photograph might have been taken indoors. The image is black and white, with the left edge appearing slightly worn with visible marks and scratches.

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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

    2010.114.1.29

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

The image shows a figure ski jumping against the sky. The horizon is low in the frame with a snow-covered landscape and silhouetted trees. The high contrast creates a dramatic silhouette effect, with the skier appearing as a cut-out against the sky. The sky has a gradient from dark to light tones, adding depth to the composition. Trees frame the image, and the color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey and black.

40 Fotos, page 28

Robert Frank

1946


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64166103

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