Power lines--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a snowy landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is high in the frame, with distant snow-covered mountains dominating. Below the mountains are a line of trees, creating a contrast with the white backdrop. In the distance below the horizon, buildings, including houses and utility poles, are visible along a road. In the foreground, untouched snow forms a sweeping curve leading into the scene, with patterns hinting at the snow's texture. The color palette is mainly gray, suggesting the photo may be in black and white, emphasizing contrast and shapes in the snowy landscape.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161168

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