Sailboats

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a serene view of sailboats on a calm body of water. In the foreground, there are slender branches with leaves framing the scene. The horizon is in the middle of the image, with a blurred line suggesting distant land or skyline. Sailboats with tall masts and sails are on the water. The color palette consists of soft greys and sepia tones, giving a timeless quality to the image. The composition conveys a tranquil nautical setting.
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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

    1994.37.488

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160917

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