Trees--Landscape 1941 - 1945

This black and white photograph by Robert Frank captures a landscape of trees. I can imagine him out there, maybe a bit solitary, finding this spot where the light just breaks through. Frank was a master of capturing these kinds of in-between moments. It reminds me of some of the early landscape painters, like Corot, who were just as interested in atmosphere as they were in the literal depiction of a scene. You can almost feel the cool, damp air of the forest, can't you? The way he frames the trees, letting them loom and recede, creates a sense of depth and mystery. It’s like he’s inviting us to step right into the picture and get lost for a while. It's a testament to how artists, regardless of their medium, are always in conversation with one another, building on the past while forging their own path.