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 displays a sky with large, fluffy clouds and rays of light breaking through. The horizon is low in the picture, mostly obscured by the clouds. Mountain peaks are partially visible close to us, appearing dark and shadowy against the bright light filtering through the clouds. The black and white color palette creates contrast between the clouds and mountains, accentuating the dramatic lighting and texture. The image captures intense visual impact through light and shadow.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 21.7 x 18.1 cm (8 9/16 x 7 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.74

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163106

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