40 Fotos, page 13

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a public outdoor event featuring a large bonfire with a crowd gathered around. The image is black and white, showing people dressed in hats and coats around the bonfire, which is burning a tall object above it. Surrounding the bonfire are sparse trees, with a body of water and boats visible in the distance, along with hills or mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 23 x 13.3 cm (9 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 23 x 17.2 cm (9 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.114.1.13

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a large industrial gear or cutter tool. The photograph displays a detailed view of a metallic component that features various cutting edges around its circular exterior. The gear has a polished surface with precision-machined holes and engravings. The image captures the reflections and textures of the metal. The photograph uses a neutral background to focus all attention on the mechanical object, which appears centered in the composition.

40 Fotos, page 12

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, unnumbered catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64163021

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