Climbing with Pieter Dirk van der Poel, Canton of Valais

1944

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image features a landscape with mountain ranges captured from an elevated viewpoint. Low horizon gives emphasis to the sky. Dark clouds cover the scene with sun rays breaking through and shining on the mountains. This creates contrasting light and shadow across the rugged terrain, highlighting relief of the mountains. The color palette consists of varying shades of grays and blacks. The overall effect is a striking interplay of light and shadow, showcasing a dramatic mountain landscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.8 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.427

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160920

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