Butcher shop window, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of an outdoor market scene. The image displays the exterior of a shop or market stall showcasing various animal carcasses. To the left, multiple small animal skins or pelts are hanging vertically. On the right, a larger animal carcass, potentially a boar, hangs upside down. In the background, there is a street with a blurred figure and a vehicle, indicating a bustling market setting. The sepia tones of the photograph evoke a vintage or historical ambiance, highlighting common market practices or setups from a bygone era.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164439

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