Trees in snow--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

A snowy landscape viewed from a lower angle. Trees and snow are prominent. The horizon is high in the composition with a snow-covered slope rising towards it. A cluster of leafless trees stand slightly right of center with dark, intricate branches contrasting sharply against the snow. More leafless branches appear on the right, stretching towards the center. The style is realistic, without visible brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly gray and white. The sky is overcast with subtle tonal variations.
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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 23.8 cm (6 15/16 x 9 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.101

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161170

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