Peru

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a group of people gathered near a rustic, open-sided structure with a thatched roof. A woman is standing near the structure, interacting with people. In the background, there is water and a silhouette of land against a light sky. The photo is in black and white, highlighting the earthy texture of the ground and the vertical poles. Several children are standing on the sandy terrain, with adults and more children visible in the distance, creating a sense of community in the open space.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 20.1 x 17.3 cm (7 15/16 x 6 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.2 x 25.2 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.96

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163831

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