Factory machine--Design

c. 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a textile machine with spindles and threads. The image showcases a section of a machine with an array of spindles lined up in a row. Above the spindles, there are metallic components, gears, and bars that are part of the machine's mechanism. Visible are cylindrical spools, some of which are wound with a white material, likely thread or yarn. The shot is captured in black and white, highlighting the mechanical intricacies and metal surfaces of the machinery. The photograph provides a look into the function and structure of industrial machinery used in textile production.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 23.6 x 17.5 cm (9 5/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.456

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161120

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