Climbers--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of skiers on a snowy mountain. The image shows a snowy landscape with jagged ice formations in the foreground. The sky is gray. The skiers wear gear like goggles, hats, and gloves, indicating a mountainous environment. Their posture and equipment suggest they are on an expedition. The contrast between the snow and sky adds to the scene's atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.6 x 17.5 cm (6 9/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 24.3 x 18 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.343

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163944

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