Parade

1938-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a city street scene captured from a rooftop perspective. The image shows a group of people walking along a street below. The view is angled, providing a diagonal composition that highlights the tiled rooftop with chimney structures in the foreground. Shadows on the street suggest it is a sunny day. The street features storefronts with awnings, and several signs are visible. The pedestrians and cyclists are in motion, creating a dynamic snapshot of urban life from above. The black and white tones emphasize the contrast between the shadows and lighted areas.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 8.9 x 6.2 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 10.4 x 7.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.1229

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161215

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