Skis in snow--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a snow-covered rocky slope. The horizon is high in the image, with a clear sky. A small weather station or marker is seen in the distance. Skis are leaning against large rocks covered in snow. The ground is uneven and covered in snow and rocks. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the snow and rocks. The sky is a uniform backdrop. The lighting suggests a clear day, highlighting the textures of the rocks and snow.
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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

    1994.37.326

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160972

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