Graveyard before village--Santa Fe, New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a cemetery with grave markers and fences. In the foreground, there is a white, ornate, wrought iron fence enclosing a grave with a headstone. Tall, dried plants partially obscure the headstone. More fencing and headstones are scattered across the landscape. In the distance, there are structures, possibly houses or mausoleums, fading into the sky. A mountain range is visible at the horizon. The image is in black and white, emphasizing textures and patterns. The scene has a somber quality, with varying shades of gray.

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

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Q64164173

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