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Automobile on U.S. 285, New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts a low angle view on the surface of a road, stretching into the distance. The horizon line is high in the frame, partially obscured by mist. A small car silhouette is visible at the horizon, moving away. The road has a gritty texture with scattered pebbles, rendered in black and white. The sky is a muted gray, creating a somber atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.4 x 25.2 cm (8 1/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.475
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164168

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