Climbing with Pieter Dirk van der Poel, Canton of Valais--40 Fotos

1944

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows an upward view of a sky filled with large, fluffy clouds. Rays of sunlight shine through the gaps in the clouds, creating a dramatic effect. A mountain peak is partially visible in the distance. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and white. The varying cloud densities and textures create dynamic light patterns, emphasizing the grandeur and scale of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.2 x 17.9 cm (7 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.3 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.76

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163852

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