Boy holding flag on national holiday

August 1, 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image features the upper half of a young boy standing close to an adult. The boy has light-colored hair, a small nose, and a focused expression. He is wearing a light shirt, dark pants with suspenders, and is holding a small flag with a white cross. The adult next to him is wearing a plaid suit. In the background, there are buildings with large windows, a crowd of people in the street, and various flags on the building fronts. The photo seems to be taken outdoors during daylight.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.9 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 6.1 x 5.9 cm (2 3/8 x 2 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.266

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161265

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