Cactus, Zurich Botanic Garden

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a large agave plant with long, pointed leaves extending outward in various directions. It is in black and white, with highlights and shadows creating depth in the textures of the plant and background. In the foreground, the agave plant's leaves spread outwards, with some angled upwards and others curling downwards. The plant is set against a stone surface with a rounded railing behind it.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.9 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.463

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160889

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