Lake, Zurich

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a waterfront scene with an overcast sky. The horizon is clearly defined where the water meets the sky, reflecting light. In the distance, there is a statue on a pedestal flanked by leafless trees. Closer to the viewer, a dock extends out with boats moored alongside, some covered with snow. A silhouetted structure with chains is visible in the upper portion of the image. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades of grey.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.3 x 17.9 cm (7 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 24.3 x 17.9 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.259

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163848

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