Peru, page 26

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a group of individuals gathered near a simple structure by a body of water. The image shows a sandy area with tall poles standing upright adjacent to the structure, which features a thatched roof and a woven chair on its extended platform. A serene sky is overhead, with the expanse of water visible in the background.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image contains a young boy leaning over a large circular container or basin, with his arms extended into it. He is looking at the camera with a neutral expression. He has high cheekbones, large eyes, short dark hair, and a patch of lighter discoloration at the crown. He is wearing a short-sleeved shirt with rolled-up sleeves. Another person's lower half in light-colored pants is partially visible nearby. The background shows a dirt ground, suggesting an outdoor setting. A portion on the left side of the image appears blank.

Peru, page 25

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

Q64166140

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