Cotton harvesters--Arkansas

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a pastoral scene from a ground-level perspective. Three figures are near a smoldering fire on a dirt path. One figure is lying on the ground close to the viewer, with two others standing on the left. The horizon, with a line of trees, is high in the frame, indicating depth. Dry grass dominates the landscape, creating a rural setting. A vertical pole divides the figures from the open field. The black and white photo has a muted color palette, enhancing the contrast-rich atmosphere. Hills and foliage are faintly visible in the distance, adding to the expansive scene.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164541

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