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Textile machine--Design

c. 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a close-up photograph of a complex mechanical setup, showing interconnected metal components, gears, rods, and rollers. Threads are visible within the apparatus, hinting at a textile or wire manipulation process. The image emphasizes the technical and mechanical nature of the structure, set in a potentially industrial environment like a factory or workshop. The monochromatic tone adds to its historical and industrial aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to image): 23 x 17.5 cm (9 1/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1994.37.454
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64161127

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