Der Sport (Sports) 25-36

1942-1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of various sports activities. The image is a collage of multiple black and white photographs depicting different outdoor sport scenes. In the top row, there are action shots of ice hockey being played on an outdoor rink with a backdrop of snowy mountains and buildings. The next set of images transitions to swimming scenes, showing individuals splashing through water in a pool or open water. Beneath the swimming scenes, there are two sailing photographs capturing sailboats with billowing sails against a clear sky. The final set of images features pole vaulting, with the athlete in mid-air against a backdrop of a track and field area with flags. The collection portrays a vibrant assortment of sports set in natural and competitive environments, reflecting a dynamic sense of motion and energy.
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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

    1990.28.58

  • Series Title

    Sports, 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: Sp; upper right beside each contact print in black ink the numbers 25-36

Wikidata ID

Q64164298

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