Parade

c. 1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a crowd scene with numerous flags. The image captures a densely packed gathering where many individuals are holding flags upright, some displaying visible emblems or text. The scene includes people wearing various hats, from traditional formal hats to uniform caps. In the background is an architectural structure, suggesting the scene is in a public space, potentially in front of a significant building or monument. The photograph conveys a dynamic atmosphere due to the movement and clustering of the crowd, indicating a public event or gathering with a mix of seriousness and enthusiasm. The grayscale tones give the image a historical feel reminiscent of early to mid-20th-century photography.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161021

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