Robert Frank

Robert Frank c/o Pace/MacGill Gallery

American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

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  • This is a photograph of a black notebook cover with a label. The label is affixed to the front cover of the notebook and appears to be a sticker that is roughly rectangular in shape with a slightly worn upper-right corner. On the label, the words "PARK/SLEEP" are written prominently in large, hand-written, blue capital letters, with the date "MAY 2012" written underneath in the same style and color. There is a line through the word "ORIGINAL" written in black. Above the main text, in lighter handwriting, the words "Don't Stop" are on the left corner, with "UP" and an upward arrow on the right.

    Park/Sleep

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    May 2012

    Book maquette with handwritten and typewritten text, 27 gelatin silver prints, 5 internal dye diffusion transfer prints (polaroid sx-70), and 2 diffusion transfer prints (polaroid)  Accession ID  2015.186.1.1-32

    Not on view
  • The image displays two individuals from the shoulders up, positioned side by side. On the left, the person is facing the camera, wearing large round sunglasses and a cozy knit hat along with a scarf wrapped around their neck. Their facial features are partially covered by the scarf, but they seem to have a smile. On the right, the person is turned slightly to the side, having a phone conversation. They are wearing a knit hat and a quilted jacket. The background is plain and light-colored, suggesting an outdoor setting on a bright day with sunlight casting shadows.

    June with Alberto Aspesi, Washington, DC

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    2008

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.29

    Media for this artwork is unavailable and the object is not on view.
  • ""

    Untitled

    Robert Frank

    2008

    Video  Accession ID  2012.139.8

    Media for this artwork is unavailable and the object is not on view.
  • The image shows an upper body view of a person who is seated. The individual has short, curly hair and is smiling subtly. They are wearing a dark top and a patterned scarf with light and dark polka dots, which is wrapped around their neck. In the background, there is a framed picture on the wall, a lamp partially visible to the left, and a bed with a pillow behind them. A metal kettle is placed on a side table to the right. The image is in black and white.

    Carmen Sommerhalder

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    c. 2012

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.25

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of an old newspaper with a headline. It shows the front page of a newspaper titled "New York World-Telegram" with a headline in large letters reading "PRESIDENT SHOT DEAD EXTRA." Details of the text and images are partially obscured. The sepia-tone effect gives the photograph a vintage appearance, emphasizing the historical nature of the newspaper. Light creates shadows on the paper, adding depth to the image.

    1963

    Robert Frank

    c. 2012

    Internal dye diffusion transfer print (polaroid sx-70)  Accession ID  2015.186.1.6

    Media for this artwork is unavailable and the object is not on view.
  • The image shows a man from the chest up. He is seated facing slightly to the right side of the image, with his body turned toward the camera. He has curly, light-colored hair and wears glasses. His facial expression is neutral, with a serious look on his face. He is dressed in a dark suit jacket over a light-colored shirt. In the background, there is an outdoor urban setting with architectural structures, including a building with windows and a sidewalk lined with planters or hedges. Additionally, a pole and a trash bin are visible, indicating a public, outdoor area.

    Walter Keller in Zurich

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    c. 2012

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.23

    Media for this artwork is unavailable and the object is not on view.
  • The image depicts a black and white composition taken from inside a vehicle, showing a side mirror prominently towards the right. The side mirror reflects branches of trees, adding texture and detail to the reflection. Close to us, a web of interlaced tree branches descends throughout the scene, creating a dense canopy that partially obscures the view. Beyond the mirror, the ground is visible, scattered with small stones and rock. The absence of a defined horizon results in an intimate and enclosed atmosphere. The monochromatic palette emphasizes stark contrasts between the dark shadows and lighter elements like the reflective surface of the car's mirror and branches.

    Untitled

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    c. 2012

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.17

    Not on view
  • The image displays a landscape from ground level. There is a tree trunk on the left, growing diagonally. The terrain is uneven with dry soil, stones, and sparse vegetation. In the distance, the ground rises with more plants and another tree to the right. The horizon is concealed by bushes and trees. The image is in black and white, contrasting the dark tree trunks with the lighter soil and foliage, giving it a classic feel.

    Park and Sleep

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    c. 2012

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.16

    Not on view
  • There are two Polaroid photographs placed on top of each other. In the top photograph, a person's upper body is visible, leaning forward with short hair and wearing a light-colored, striped shirt. The background shows indistinct objects in a dimly lit indoor setting. In the bottom photograph, the person is seated, focusing on their hands holding what appears to be a photograph or a card. The person's shirt and bare legs are visible, with the same dimly lit indoor background with unclear objects.

    Ayumi (A-Chan)

    Robert Frank

    c. 2012

    2 internal dye diffusion transfer prints (polaroid sx-70)  Accession ID  2015.186.1.27

    Media for this artwork is unavailable and the object is not on view.
  • A hand is holding a tray with a rusty block or a pulley. The image is in grayscale. The hand is at the bottom left, extending to the center. The tray and block/pulley are in the central part of the image. The background shows walls and slanted lines on the right side.

    Untitled

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    c. 2012

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.9

    Media for this artwork is unavailable and the object is not on view.
  • The image shows a dining table covered with a white tablecloth and three chairs around it. On the table, to the left, there is a salt and pepper set. In the background, there is a black bench against a white paneled wall with a picture frame above it. Windows on the right side provide natural light, casting shadows on the floor.

    Bern

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    c. 2012

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.14

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a wooden bench in an urban setting. A well-maintained bush is behind the bench, and a tree trunk rises from the middle of the vegetation. To the right of the bench, a bicycle is partially visible, propped against the edge of the bush. The ground is paved with cobblestones, creating a textured foreground, and there are reflections and shadows suggesting glass doors or windows in the background. The area seems to be part of a commercial or retail space, indicated by a storefront sign on the left that reads "Schifflände 26," and a standing promotional sign nearby. The overall composition is quiet and orderly, drawing attention to the emptiness and solitude in an otherwise populated area.

    Zurich

    Robert Frank, A-CHAN

    c. 2012

    Gelatin silver print  Accession ID  2015.186.1.12

    Not on view