Climbing with Pieter Dirk van der Poel, Canton of Valais

1944

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a rock surface with a rugged texture, possibly part of a climbing route. The rock formation extends vertically, giving the impression of a steep climb. The perspective is from below, looking up at an angle towards the peak of the rock. The rock surface is detailed with grooves and shadows, emphasizing its rough texture. The photo is in black and white.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 24.1 x 17.7 cm (9 1/2 x 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.424

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161109

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