Valley--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The valley stretches into the distance with a rugged terrain featuring winding paths or rivers cutting through hilly expanses dotted with clusters of trees and open patches. The upper portion of the image is blank, emphasizing the stark contrasts and textures of the scenery. Shadows outline the topography and vegetation, creating a monochromatic color palette of various shades of gray that highlight the landscape's contours. Dense clusters of trees and their elongated shadows form intricate patterns on the hilly terrain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 13 x 18.1 cm (5 1/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.3 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.92

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163995

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