Skier climbing hill--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image shows a skier's perspective looking uphill as they ascend a snowy landscape. The horizon is high up, obscured by the upward slope of the terrain and mountain formations. Rocky cliffs flank the scene, with snow-covered peaks visible beyond. The image is grayscale, emphasizing the snow against the dark rocks and the skiers' clothing. The snow has a smooth texture with faint trails, possibly left by other skiers. The sky is overcast, providing a soft light without strong shadows or highlights. One skier with a backpack is moving uphill, with other skiers in the distance, creating a sense of scale in the landscape.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161040

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