Untitled

c. 2012

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

A-CHAN

Printer, Japanese, born 1978

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jane P. Watkins

  • Dimensions

    image: 16 × 24.1 cm (6 5/16 × 9 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 × 25.2 cm (7 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.186.1.17

  • Volume Title

    Park/Sleep

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of two black and white images mounted side by side showing a narrow staircase leading to a door. The photographs capture a small, enclosed stairway space in a building, viewed from the bottom looking up towards a light source visible beyond an open, windowed door at the top of the stairs. Both images have slightly different angles. The environment appears aged, with worn steps and visible texture on the walls. Each photograph is affixed to a dark background using corner brackets.

Untitled

Robert Frank

2007

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

2012

The image shows a wall with ornate wallpaper and a framed picture of a coastal landscape. The framed image depicts a coastline with cliffs, a sandy shore, and the ocean. The photograph is straightforward, with a black and white color palette emphasizing contrasts and textures. The wallpaper has an intricate pattern.

Untitled

Robert Frank, A-CHAN

2007

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert Frank, New York; (Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York); NGA purchase, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2015

  • Robert Frank: Park/Sleep & Partida: Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York, April 30–June 13, 2015

Bibliography

2013

  • Frank, Robert. Park/Sleep. Göttingen, 2013.

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