Rock formations--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a close-up view of snow-covered rocks, with a low angle capturing their texture and detail. The horizon line is not distinctly visible, as the snow blends into the sky. The snow-covered boulders dominate the left side of the image, with rugged textures and patterns highlighted by the lighting. The overall color palette consists of grayscale tones, emphasizing the contrast between the snow and the rocks. The smooth expanse of snow leads towards the top right, where the sky is clear, creating a serene and desolate atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 17.7 x 23.6 cm (6 15/16 x 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.124

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161172

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