Trees in snow--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a snowy landscape captured from a slightly elevated perspective. Snow-laden branches and trees frame the left side, leading into the scene. The snowy terrain extends into the distance with slopes and shadows, creating texture. Dark pine trees mark the horizon, hinting at a wooded area. On a snow-covered hill beyond the trees are structures that seem to be cabins or lodges. The sky is clear with a gradient from light to deep, enhancing the snowy setting. The color palette is monochromatic with whites and grays of the snow and sky, contrasted by the dark trees, presenting a serene winter scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.8 x 5.6 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 x 9.4 cm (2 9/16 x 3 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.140

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161276

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