Boy Scout

c. 1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man from the chest up, positioned slightly turned to the side with his head directed to the right. He is wearing round glasses and a wide-brimmed hat that casts a shadow on his face. His facial features include a prominent smile and a light complexion. He has short hair that is not fully visible due to the hat. The man is dressed in a buttoned-up, light-colored shirt with epaulets on the shoulders and a neckerchief tucked inside. There are visible pockets on the chest of the shirt, one adorned with a patch. The background consists of blurred trees, indicating an outdoor setting, with bright areas suggesting sunlight filtering through the foliage.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161036

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