Skier climbing hill--Sports 1941 - 1945

This image shows a skier climbing a hill, and was made by Robert Frank at an unknown date. It’s so tiny, like a little jewel box! The image is almost entirely shades of white and grey, with the only contrast being the figures. The composition draws you in: you’re right behind the skier, the mountain looming ahead. I can imagine Frank looking through the viewfinder, hand-held, trying to catch a sense of movement, the bodies in motion like little notes on a musical scale. What was he thinking as he pressed the shutter? I wonder if he identified with the climber; someone pushing against the odds, trying to get somewhere. The snow looks heavy and wet, the air crisp, and you can feel the quiet hum of the landscape. I’m so glad he captured it for us. It's a small picture with a big heart.