Mountain peak--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a snow-covered mountainous landscape from a ground-level point of view. The horizon is set high in the image, showcasing an expansive view of the peaks. A large, rocky outcrop partially covered in snow is a central point of interest. In the distance, there is a range of rugged, snow-covered mountains. The style of the image is straightforward with no visible brushstrokes, typical of a black-and-white film photograph emphasizing contrast and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, ranging from shades of gray. The starkness of the landscape is enhanced, emphasizing the rough terrain. Small figures are seen atop the rocky peak, providing scale and solitude.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.8 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.157

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160935

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