Die Landschaft (Landscape) 85-96

1942-1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The contact sheet contains twelve black and white photographs arranged in a grid of four by three. Each photo features mountainous and rural landscapes with varying tones. The images show different perspectives of snow-capped peaks, valleys, hills, fields, forests, and farm structures. The horizon lines vary, and some photos include rugged mountain peaks in the distance. The lighting suggests early morning or late afternoon, enhancing textures and contours. The overall effect portrays an alpine environment in monochrome.
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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

    1990.28.37

  • 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 85-96

Wikidata ID

Q64164274

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