Monument and dome--Salt Lake City, Utah

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a domed building partially obscured by a dark monument or relief sculpture. The photograph is in black and white, creating a striking contrast between the light sky and the dark tones of the sculpture and building. The relief sculpture appears detailed, though its features are engulfed in shadows, obscuring specific elements. The building to the right features classical architectural elements with a large dome and intricate columns. The composition emphasizes the juxtaposition between the man-made structures and the skies above.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164996

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