Men raising Swiss flag

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image depicts a large flag being unfurled near a railing. The flag is significant, displayed prominently with dynamic folds capturing light and shadows. It is nearly touching the ground. Individuals are seen attending to the flag, ensuring it is properly unfurled or hoisted. The setting appears to be outdoors on a structure with a railing and a bicycle nearby. The background shows a clear sky and faint landscape elements. Poles, likely flagpoles, are seen alongside the flag. The image captures a moment of interaction with the flag against an open sky, conveying a sense of scale and purpose.
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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

    1994.37.500

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160978

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