Horses--Farming

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of two horses bridled together pulling a plow. The horses are captured in motion, their strength and musculature highlighted against a rural backdrop. The focus is on the powerful bodies and harnesses that bind the horses together. The backdrop features a field with hills and trees in the distance. The black and white format emphasizes the contrast of the horses' dark, shiny coats against the sunlit field and sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.9 x 5.6 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 6.6 x 8.9 cm (2 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.186

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161245

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