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Horses--Farming

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a team of three horses harnessed together. The image shows the horses from a low angle, emphasizing their muscular forms and the intricate harnesses they wear. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the textures of the horses' coats and the details in the harness. The background features a landscape with rolling hills and trees. The overall composition focuses on the power and elegance of the horses as they stand closely together, ready to work as a unified team.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to image): 5.4 x 5.4 cm (2 1/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1994.37.185
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64161072

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