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Robert Frank — U.S. 285, New Mexico
Robert Frank

U.S. 285, New Mexico

A lone road stretches endlessly into the vast, open landscape of the American Southwest, captured with Robert Frank's signature raw and unflinching eye. The stark contrast of the gelatin silver print emphasizes the desolate beauty of the terrain, with a brooding sky looming over the horizon. This image reflects Frank's broader exploration of American life, evoking themes of isolation, freedom, and the existential pull of the open road.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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A Constant Pursuit: Photographs from the Collection of Ed Cohen & Victoria Shaw

October 4, 2018

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Robert Frank, U.S. 285, New Mexico

A lone road stretches endlessly into the vast, open landscape of the American Southwest, captured with Robert Frank's signature raw and unflinching eye. The stark contrast of the gelatin silver print emphasizes the desolate beauty of the terrain, with a brooding sky looming over the horizon. This image reflects Frank's broader exploration of American life, evoking themes of isolation, freedom, and the existential pull of the open road.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Mid Century Modern, American Landscape, Male Artist, Road Photography, Documentary Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, American Photographer, Street Photography, Master Photographer, Black and White

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