Robert Frank

c. 1943

Unknown Photographer

Associated Names
Photographer unknown

Artist

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a close-up of an individual holding a large camera with extended bellows, aiming it toward a light source. The person is positioned horizontally and casts a shadow on the wall behind. They have short, curly hair, a clean-shaven face, and are wearing a light-colored shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a darker vest. A watch with a metal band is visible on their left wrist. The background is a simple wall surface with stark contrasts of light and shadow created by the person and the camera equipment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.7 x 5.7 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.6 x 6.5 cm (3 3/4 x 2 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.216

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64144038

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