Crosses on scene of highway accident—U.S. 91, Idaho

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a monochrome view taken from a low perspective. The horizon is high in the image with a line of shadows or distant hills. Three objects resembling crosses or signposts are silhouetted against the background, slightly to the right. The color palette is dominated by shades of gray and black, creating a moody atmosphere. The photograph's textures and shadows create a visual impact. Handwritten scribbles and numbers are visible on the left and center of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.3 x 20.4 cm (9 15/16 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.333

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 66.23.

Wikidata ID

Q64164086

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