Hiker--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The photograph is taken from a lower point of view, looking slightly upwards at a mountain. The horizon line is defined by the snowy and rocky base of the mountain range, with the peak dominating the scene. The image is black and white, emphasizing contrasts and details of the mountain. Closest to us, a solitary hiker is captured in silhouette with a backpack and walking stick. The sky is overcast with scattered clouds diffusing the light.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.8 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.324

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160970

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