U.S. 285, New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image portrays a long, straight road extending into the distance, with a converging perspective. The horizon is visible in the upper third of the image, where the road seems to vanish. The horizon is empty. The image is in black and white, contrasting the road's lighter color with the darker landscape. Linear elements dominate the composition, with the road guiding the viewer's eye. The lack of color emphasizes textures and the flat terrain, creating a stark visual impact.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.2 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.328

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164081

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