40 Fotos, page 6

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a scene featuring a tall clock tower and a group of musicians. The photograph captures a monumental stone clock tower rising into the sky, its circular clock face prominently displaying the time. The architecture is detailed with gothic elements, apparent in the arched windows and the intricate designs below the clock. In the foreground, a group of musicians, partially visible, are performing. One musician, centrally aligned, is holding a baton raised in a conducting motion. The image is in black and white, which emphasizes the contrast between the stone texture of the building and the smoothness of the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23 x 17.2 cm (9 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.114.1.6

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a plain, white background with signs of wear and discoloration. The background has minimal texture and slight marks or imperfections. The lower corners have handwritten text that may be signatures or names. There is a pattern of vertical lines on the right edge resembling the binding of a book or notebook. The image conveys a sense of emptiness and simplicity, with a focus on subtle details rather than specific subject matter.

40 Fotos, page 1

Robert Frank

1946

The image displays an abstract design of circles and lines, with a circular black-and-white photograph of a human eye at the center. The design includes mechanical or clock-like components, reminiscent of a camera lens or a clock face with the eye in the middle. The designs are in white against the black background. On the left side, there is a vertical line of small white rectangles.

40 Fotos

Robert Frank

1946

The image shows a large, open book on a dark surface. The pages are filled with text in a tabular format. The color scheme is primarily black and white. The book is placed centrally, with its spine and open pages forming a symmetrical arch and casting a shadow. Handwritten notes or markings are visible above and below the book on the plain background.

40 Fotos, page 2

Robert Frank

1946


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert Frank, New York; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 4.

Wikidata ID

Q64166095

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