Peru

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a group of people standing along a rocky shoreline. The horizon is high in the frame, blending into the overcast sky with faint outlines of distant mountainous landforms. Several individuals are gathered close to the camera in traditional clothing, with hats and ponchos. More people are spread along the pebbly slope towards the water's edge where a small boat is docked, and two individuals are working. In the distance across the water, a hilly landscape with sparse trees gradually fades into the mist. The photo is in monochrome, providing a muted visual impact with a wide range of grays and textures, emphasizing the rustic and tranquil scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.6 x 25.1 cm (6 15/16 x 9 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.1 x 25.1 cm (7 15/16 x 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.84

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163916

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