Farm sleigh on road to Zermatt--40 Fotos

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a snow-covered road from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is obscured as the snow blends into the sky, creating a seamless transition. Power lines run diagonally across the top, connecting utility poles. Two individuals sit on a wooden sled, facing away as they move along the snow. Snow-covered bare trees line the path on the right side. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of white, gray, and soft shadows, enhancing the texture of the snow, trees, and power lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.7 x 17.7 cm (7 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.1 cm (9 7/16 x 7 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.19

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163864

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