Climber--Sports

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a group of individuals trekking through a snowy landscape, likely in a mountainous area. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the vast scale of the environment. The horizon line is high, with snow-covered slopes and a cloudy sky dominating the scene. The sun is peeking through the clouds, casting a soft glow. The grayscale color scheme emphasizes the contrasts between the snow, sky, and figures. One person in winter gear and ski goggles looks towards the camera, while others are spread out in the distance, their silhouettes visible against the 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): 7.7 x 10.9 cm (3 1/16 x 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.347

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160886

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