Switzerland no number

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a collage of nine individual photographs depicting various scenes. The full-description of the collage is as follows:

The first image in the top left corner is a stark photograph of a snowy landscape featuring a wooden fence post partially covered by snow.

The top center photograph shows a gathering of people observing a street performance under an archway labeled "Theatre Guignol Voitelle."

At the top right, there is an image of a bicycle parked against a rack, with strong shadows cast on the ground, notable for the shadow of a hand making a gesture that encircles the bicycle.

The middle left photograph presents an isolated snowcovered mountain peak.

The center photograph captures a view of a snowy mountain range with a person partially visible lying back and observing the scenery.

The middle right image features a child looking upwards, conversing with an adult who is partially cropped out of the photograph.

The lower left image depicts an aerial view of a crowded circular fairground ride or modern pavilion structure surrounded by people.

The bottom center photograph focuses on an industrial scene composed of utility structures and pathways.

Finally, the bottom right image portrays an older individual holding a placard sign with printed text in another language.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165503

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