Swimmer--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a person swimming in water. The photo shows the water splashing around the swimmer, who is partially submerged. The swimmer's head is almost fully immersed, while the arms and legs create a stirring pattern in the water. The water is disturbed, with foam and waves radiating outward. The image has monochromatic tones, emphasizing the contrast between the swimmer's body and the water. The lower part of the image is blank white space.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 17 x 18.2 cm (6 11/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.317

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163934

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