Man sweeping snow from sidewalk, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows an elevated view of a snow-covered avenue lined with leafless trees. The trees create a symmetrical pattern, receding into the distance and forming a tunnel-like effect with their branches. A man is sweeping snow from the pathway near an ornate metal railing. The horizon is low, obscured by the trees, emphasizing the perspective down the path. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. Details like the texture of the snow and the railing's design are highlighted realistically.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164481

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