Snow-covered cabin--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a black and white photograph of a snow-covered landscape with a wooden structure partially buried in snow. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the structure on a hill. The horizon is not visible, and the scene is dominated by snow-covered terrain. The structure has a peaked roof with shingles. The color palette is monochromatic, creating a cold winter atmosphere. The sky blends into the snowy hill, emphasizing the minimalist composition of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 17.9 x 23.3 cm (7 1/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 17.9 x 24.3 cm (7 1/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.127

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163906

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