Boy Scout camp--Sports

c. 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a mountainous scene with buildings, snow, and outdoor activities. The image captures a group of individuals engaged in a communal activity set outdoors against a backdrop of snow-covered slopes and rustic structures. The ground where the activity takes place is rough and partially covered with grass, suggesting the transition from winter to spring. A large pot is being handled on the ground, while others are seated or gathered around a long table. Some people can be seen on top of a roof overlooking the scene and snow-clad landscape. The architecture of the buildings in the background, made of stone and wood, suggests a rural alpine setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.4 x 5.5 cm (2 1/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 x 6.4 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.353

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161316

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