Trees--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a black and white photograph of a peaceful woodland scene. The trees are organized in a central alignment, with one main trunk in the foreground showing detailed bark texture. The horizon is indicated by a line of trees in the background, without a view of the sky. The monochrome image emphasizes the different shades of gray, contrasting the smooth tree trunks with the textured foliage and grass below. The grayscale color scheme highlights the natural shapes and patterns, showcasing the quiet beauty of the forest.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 17.9 x 10.4 cm (7 1/16 x 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.107

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across top verso in black ink: R. Frank / R. Frank; across bottom in black ink: 40 Fotos / R. Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64161167

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