Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a woman standing outside in a street market. She is facing towards the left, interacting with another person who is partially visible. The woman has a weathered expression and is looking slightly upwards. Her hair is covered by a headscarf or hood, and she is wearing a long, dark cloak or coat while holding a bunch of flowers. Around her are stacks of newspapers or paper-covered items, and a wooden crate or cart is visible beside her. The background is a busy street with vintage automobiles parked or driving by, and a few pedestrians in the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 25.3 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.106

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161099

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