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Climbing near the Dom, Canton of Valais

1944

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows an aerial view of a snow-covered mountain peak rising above a sea of clouds. The perspective reveals the jagged ridges and smooth slopes of the mountain, contrasting the rocky peak with the snow-covered terrain. Clouds obscure the horizon, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The grayscale palette emphasizes the natural beauty of the landscape, with whites of the snow, grays of the rock, and shadows adding depth.

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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

1994.37.429
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64160916

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