Cross-country skiers--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a line of skiers walking up a snow-covered slope. Viewed from behind, it provides a third-person perspective as if the viewer is part of the group. The skiers are ascending along a trail, fading into the misty distance. The horizon is not distinctly visible due to low-hanging clouds that blend with the snowy ground. The style of the photograph is realistic without visible brushstrokes, appearing like a vintage black-and-white photograph with a soft, grainy texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of white and gray. Closest to us, a skier wearing goggles and carrying poles is positioned at the right edge. In the distance, rocky outcrops can be faintly discerned through the fog.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 7.5 x 10.9 cm (2 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.327

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160887

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