Power lines--Landscape 1941 - 1945

"Power lines--Landscape" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank taken between 1941 and 1945. The photo shows a close-up view of a power line pole and its wires, with a simple background of a cloudy sky. The starkness of the image and its focus on the everyday element of infrastructure are characteristic of Frank's early work, which often explored themes of Americana and social commentary. The photograph's simplicity and geometric composition are reminiscent of the minimalist aesthetic that emerged in the mid-20th century, although Frank's work also frequently utilized a candid documentary style.