40 Fotos, page 37

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a ground-level perspective focusing on a tall wooden utility pole in a snow-covered landscape. The horizon is low with two small structures visible near the pole, and small figures in the distance to the right. The scene is monochrome with whites, grays, and a dark wooden pole.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.9 x 17.2 cm (7 7/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 23 x 17.2 cm (9 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.114.1.37

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

The image shows an aerial view of a snow-covered mountain range, with swirling clouds and sky above the peaks. The mountains have sharp, jagged peaks with snow-covered surfaces and rock faces. The scene is in monochromatic tones of white, gray, and black, highlighting textures and shapes. Shadows and light play create depth in the isolated high-altitude environment. Closest to the viewer are shadowed snow ridges and rocky protrusions.

40 Fotos, page 36

Robert Frank

1946

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163861

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