Skiers--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts three skiers on an incline, silhouetted against a cloudy sky. The horizon is low in the frame, emphasizing the sky. The skiers are positioned from left to right, appearing in motion. The sky features textured clouds, adding a sense of movement. The black and white palette highlights contrast and light and shadow play. The snow-covered slope's texture contrasts with the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.6 x 5.4 cm (2 3/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 x 6.4 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.313

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161304

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