Die Landschaft (Landscape) 109-120

1942-1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image consists of twelve black and white photographs arranged in a 3 by 4 grid, capturing mountain landscapes from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is positioned near the upper third of each photo, showing the sky meeting mountain peaks. Some images show mist or fog over villages or valleys. The photos emphasize smooth gradients and contrasts typical of black and white photography. The scenes include rolling hills, sharp mountain silhouettes, and clusters of buildings with a peaceful ambiance. The monochromatic color palette captures variations in light and shadow, textures of the landscape, and the interplay between natural and built environments. Tone and shading variations enhance terrain details and the simplicity of rural scenes. The images feature rolling slopes, fences, pastures, valleys, and distant mountains.
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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

    1990.28.39

  • 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 109-120

Wikidata ID

Q64164276

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