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Robert Frank

1941-1945

Unknown Photographer

Associated Names

Photographer unknown

Artist

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts a young man leaning on his elbow with his hand supporting his head. He is facing slightly to the side but looking towards the camera, with his mouth open. His facial features include a wide-eyed expression, a high forehead, and short, slightly curly hair. He is dressed in a collared shirt with vertical stripes under a vest. There are blurred office items in the background, such as a globe and stacks of paper. The image is in black and white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to image): 23.4 x 17.8 cm (9 3/16 x 7 in.)
Accession Number

1994.37.213
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64144033

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