Swiss flag--40 Fotos

1943-1944

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a snow-covered wooden structure resembling a signpost or marker from a low angle. The horizon is in the lower third of the image with the sky above. A Swiss flag is flying on the horizon. The ground in the distance has undulating snow-covered terrain with a hill visible. The image has a sharp and crisp style due to the snowy conditions. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray, emphasizing the coldness of the setting. The simplicity of the composition and absence of color highlight the desolate yet serene atmosphere of the snow-laden landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.2 x 17.8 cm (9 1/8 x 7 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.43

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163011

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