Boy Scout

c. 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a young boy from the waist up, seated and leaning slightly forward. He is turned towards the camera with a wide smile on his face. His facial features include a clear complexion and expressive eyes, and his hair is short and slightly tousled. He is dressed in a short-sleeved shirt with a tie, and wears shorts and knee-length socks. On his left wrist, he has a wristwatch. The surrounding environment includes a bush with many leaves, suggesting an outdoor setting with natural lighting. The background appears blurred, with more foliage.
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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

    1994.37.306

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160968

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