Die Landwirtschaft (Farming) 13-16 1942 - 1946

Robert Frank created these four small photographs of agricultural scenes; they're printed on a single sheet. The images have a slightly grainy, documentary feel, typical of Frank's work, and I think they capture something about the everyday labor and landscapes of farming. I can imagine him walking through fields with his camera, looking for the right angle, the right light, to tell a story. There's something very poetic about that solitary figure working in the field, or the neat rows of crops stretching into the distance. I always wonder what Frank was thinking when he made this work and how it connects to the wider theme of his photography, which often explores themes of social issues and the human condition. All artists are in an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time, inspiring one another’s creativity. I hope this inspires you to think about how we shape our environment and each other.