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Cemetery--Wyoming

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a cemetery scene captured from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon line is towards the upper third of the image, with rolling hills in the background. Two individuals are visible - one bending over with a tool and the other standing and looking at a stone marker. The image features deep shadows and a monochromatic color palette dominated by shades of gray and black. Various gravestones are scattered throughout the landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.3 x 25.3 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1031
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64165059

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