Peru, page 24

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a tabletop set with cups and a teapot. It shows a close-up view of a table with two saucers, each holding a teacup, along with a silver teapot, a lid, and a small creamer. The tableware is arranged as though tea is about to be served or has just been finished. The photograph focuses on the arrangement of these items, with an interplay of light and shadow adding depth to the composition. It conveys a sense of quietness and simplicity, emphasizing everyday objects in a thoughtful manner.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a group of people in front of a large thatched-roof building. The building is made of wooden planks and has a thatched roof. It is located on a small rise or hill, with grasses and earth in the foreground. The figures are lined up in front of the building, dressed in light-colored clothing. The sky above is clear, and the image is in monochrome, suggesting it is an older or black and white photograph. The left side of the image shows film reel perforations.

Peru, page 23

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

Q64166139

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