Peru, page 15

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a young child standing next to a donkey. The child is visible from the waist up and is positioned slightly to the left of the frame, holding a rope in both hands. The child's facial features are partially obscured by the shadow of the large brimmed hat they are wearing. The child has short hair visible beneath the hat and is dressed in layered, tattered clothing, with long sleeves. The donkey stands to the right, facing slightly towards the camera, with a coarse material draped over its body. In the background, there is a stone wall, scattered trees, and a rustic, rocky ground under a clear sky.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a bright explosion of light and sparks illuminating a dark scene. The image captures a display of fireworks or a similar pyrotechnic effect, with streaks radiating outward. In the foreground, silhouettes of figures are visible, seemingly engrossed in the spectacle. The high contrast between the silhouettes and the explosion creates a dynamic visual composition.

Peru, page 16

Robert Frank

1948


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • Robert Frank: Moving Out, National Gallery of Art, Washington; Yokohama Museum of Art; Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Lannan Foundation, Los Angeles, 1994-1996, no. 28.

2000

  • "Hold Still-Keep Going", Museum Folkwang Essen; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid, 2000-2001.

Wikidata ID

Q64166114

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