Skiers--Sports 1941 - 1945

"Skiers--Sports" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, taken between 1941 and 1945. The image shows three skiers ascending a snowy mountain slope against a backdrop of towering snow-covered peaks. The photo captures the harsh beauty of the winter landscape and the human struggle against nature's elements. Frank, known for his candid and often gritty portrayal of American society, captures a fleeting moment of human activity in the vastness of nature. The photograph's small size, measuring just 5.7 x 5.4 cm, adds to its intimacy and immediacy. This photo is a fine example of Frank’s early work, before his later career documenting American life, but still demonstrating his fascination with human figures in a landscape. This work can also be categorized as street photography or documentary photography.