Man in front of café, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man almost in full-body view, with the frame cutting off slightly below his waist. He is standing upright with his left arm raised, palm facing outward, while his right hand holds a bundle of items. His facial features include a broad mustache and dark eyebrows. He has short, dark hair parted to one side. The man's clothing consists of a dark buttoned jacket over a light shirt with a checkered scarf tied around his neck. There is a pin fastened to his jacket. The background shows a busy outdoor area with several people, mostly in dark silhouettes, and blurred lights suggesting a nighttime or dusk setting. An obscured sign with the letters "OMP" is visible behind him.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164351

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