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Italy 15

1964

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The images depict sculptures of classical figures, potentially from ancient or Renaissance art. The figures include human forms, possibly representing mythological or allegorical characters, and some sculptures feature busts or partial torsos. The sculptures are crafted from a light-colored material such as marble or stone, giving them a pale or grayish hue. They are situated in a garden-like setting with trees and the open sky in the background. Some sculptures are solitary while others are near columns or other architectural elements, creating a harmonious environment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

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

1990.28.3374
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162833

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