Mountainside--Landscape 1941 - 1945

"Mountainside--Landscape" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank between 1941 and 1945. This small-scale image captures a snowy mountainside with a forest of coniferous trees in the foreground. The photograph exemplifies Frank's early interest in capturing natural landscapes, which would later evolve into his more iconic social commentary work. The stark contrast of the black trees against the white snow creates a sense of depth and perspective, highlighting Frank's adeptness in composition and his understanding of light and shadow.