Chinese cemetery—San Francisco

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows an elevated view looking downward at a rectangular earth mound with flowers and broken wooden crosses on it. The mound has an earthy texture with scattered petals and a wooden frame around it. Beyond the mound, there is thick fog obscuring the horizon with tall trees in the background. A lone gravestone with inscriptions is partially hidden. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the dark soil and the pale fog. The mist blurs details, giving the scene an ethereal quality. The composition is simple with strong vertical elements, conveying a solemn mood.
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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

    1990.28.338

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164088

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