Skiers looking at distant mountains--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a group of people standing on a snow-covered mountain with their backs facing the camera. In the distance, the iconic peak of the Matterhorn is visible. The horizon is filled with snow-covered peaks. The snow reflects the light, creating a seamless surface with some shadows. The color scheme is sepia-toned. Some individuals in the foreground are prepared for a mountain expedition, with one person wearing an apron. The sky is light with scattered clouds casting shadows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.7 x 18 cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.341

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162982

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