Adobe church--Las Trampas, New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a monochromatic image showcasing a view from ground level towards a church-like structure. A large, tilted wooden cross is situated closest to the viewer on the left. The building has a wooden balcony and distinctive geometric design on the double doors below it. A bell hangs to the left of the doors, and in the distance, low-lying hills with trees can be seen meeting the sky at the horizon. The photo has a stark, serene composition with deep blacks and soft greys creating the color palette. Clarity and shadows provide depth and realism to the scene.

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164172

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