Ski lodge--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of multiple people gathered on and around the outdoor corridor of a building. The image shows a dynamic scene with several figures visible. In the foreground, there is a balcony framing the upper portion of the image, where three figures are apparent. Two of them are seated with their backs to the viewer, while the third is bending over. The background reveals another group of individuals outside the building, with some holding skis. Through the opening, a snow-covered roof and tall trees can be seen, suggesting a wintry, mountainous setting. The composition effectively conveys a sense of activity and movement typical of a winter sports gathering.
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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: 6.5 x 9.4 cm (2 9/16 x 3 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.318

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161252

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