Houses--Nevada or Arizona

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a black and white view of a dusty dirt road surrounded by rows of modest, elevated houses stretching into the distance. The horizon is near the top third of the image, partially covered by scattered clouds in the sky. The central vantage point leads the viewer's gaze along the line of houses. The houses are simple structures, some with open sections possibly for construction purposes. The monochromatic color scheme highlights the earthy landscape and overcast sky. The road and houses converge at a vanishing point, creating a sense of depth and distance.
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The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64164613

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