Car, convention--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a car with decorative portraits and imagery. The image shows a side view of a classic car, showcasing its detailed side panel artwork. On the vehicle's side are four illustrations: the Statue of Liberty, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and an unidentified figure. The surface of the car is adorned with an eagle. The wheels of the car are visible, and its overall design hints at a vintage or retro style. The photograph captures the vehicle in profile, emphasizing the dynamic artwork on its side.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 65.31.

Wikidata ID

Q64165180

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