Glider, Zurich

1942-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image shows a vast sky with no visible horizon. A glider is in the top half of the composition, silhouetted against soft, fluffy clouds. The scene is in black and white, giving a timeless aura. The clouds have smooth shades and the glider is distinct, creating contrast. The color palette is various shades of gray, highlighting light and shadow play.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.8 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.476

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160907

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