Festival--Children

possibly 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a group of people gathered around a table observing an activity. The photograph captures individuals focused on something happening on the table before them. The composition is in black and white. The lighting suggests this event is outdoors, as the individuals are illuminated by natural light. The focal point is their concentrated gaze, with some leaning in to get a better view. Various objects are spread across the table, including shavings or scraps. The individuals display a range of expressions from curiosity to deep concentration.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.8 x 5.7 cm (2 5/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.5 x 6.6 cm (3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.278

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161270

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