Mountainside--Landscape

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a snowy mountain slope in black and white. The perspective is slightly elevated, capturing the slope descending from left to right where it meets the sky with billowing clouds. The scene is dominated by the mountainous terrain, and the contrast of bright snow against dark rock and shadow is evident. Cloud formations in varying shades are visible in the background. The stark and dramatic visual impact is created by the interplay of light and shadow on the landscape. Rolling peaks extend into the distance, blending into the cloudy sky.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64161016

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