Convention hall—Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a political campaign scene. The image shows a crowd of individuals closely gathered, holding signs with "HARRIMAN CAN WIN!" in bold letters. The signs feature a large-scale face image and "CAN WIN" text. In the foreground, several individuals are engaged in a discussion, with one person holding a pamphlet or flyer. The background displays campaign placards, indicating an energetic event. The photograph is black and white, capturing a moment of political activism.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.3 x 16.6 cm (9 9/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.3 x 20.4 cm (9 15/16 x 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.148

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in blue ink: 7 [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q64162927

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