Parade

c. 1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a historic European city. The scene shows a crowded street with people wearing vintage attire from the early 20th century. On the left side, there are ornate multi-story buildings with shutters and intricate architectural details. Signage with stylized lettering indicates commercial establishments. The crowd moves towards the right, where a grand stone building with two towers stands in the background, possibly a church or cathedral. Flags fly from the towers. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of historical and cultural significance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.8 x 5.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.233

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160951

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