Climbing near the Dom, Canton of Valais

1944

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image features mountainous terrain covered in clouds. The horizon is hidden by cloud formations, creating a sense of height. The scene is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray. Rocks are visible in the foreground. Distant peaks can be seen trying to break through the clouds. The color scheme consists of black, white, and different grays, adding to the dramatic atmosphere.
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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

    1994.37.431

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160914

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