Mountains--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a landscape with snow-covered mountains stretching across the horizon. The horizon line is positioned slightly below the center, emphasizing the sky above. The mountains have various textures, with some peaks standing out against the sky and others blending into the clouds. The image appears in monochrome, with varying shades of gray creating depth and highlighting the terrain. Darker mountains in the foreground contrast with lighter snowy peaks in the distance, creating layers and scale. The photograph has an elegant and understated look, focusing on the beauty of the mountain landscape.
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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

    1994.37.165

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160945

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