Cotton harvesters--between Houston and San Antonio, Texas

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a black and white photograph taken from a low point of view looking across a field. There are two filled sacks in clear focus. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, showing indistinct features such as a vehicle and a large truck or trailer parked in the field. In the distance, a group of people can be seen, possibly walking towards or away from the vehicles. The terrain consists of sparse plants or crops stretching into the distance, creating a balanced composition with contrast between the foreground and background. The image features various shades of grey, emphasizing the texture and form of the elements within the field.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164580

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