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Carnival trailer, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The photograph depicts a scene from a slightly elevated angle. In the foreground, there is a mobile dwelling or caravan with bedding and fabric hanging out from a window. Beside it, a decorative cart labeled "TIGERARD" is tilted on its side. In the background, a classic car is parked on a dirt path, with some indistinct structures partially visible. The image is in monochrome, showing shades of gray.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.2 x 25.2 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.296
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164501

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