Die Landschaft (Landscape) 37-48

1942-1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image features twelve black and white photographs numbered 37 to 48, displayed in a 3x4 grid. Each photo depicts different scenes. The top row (37 to 39) shows images of fountains, a serene lake with mountains, and dramatic water jets. The second row (40 to 42) displays a person under a leafless tree near a lake, an interior ruin framing a water body, and a village against a wooded hillside. The third row (43 to 45) showcases an alpine landscape with a snow-capped range and groups preparing skis. The final row (46 to 48) depicts groups adjusting ski equipment, climbers in a high-altitude environment, and expansive snowy mountain views with clouds spilling over the peaks. The black and white format highlights the landscapes' features and textures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    2 1/4 inch gelatin silver prints mounted on board

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 x 21 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.33

  • Series Title

    Landscape, Switzerland

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: LA; upper right beside each contact print in black ink the numbers 37-48

Wikidata ID

Q64164270

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