Title page for Things / Text page with illustration number

1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a document titled "THINGS." It includes a list of titles alongside corresponding locations and years. The text is in the upper central area, while the rest of the page is empty, suggesting it may be a table of contents. The items numbered 21 to 34 mention subjects like "Tulipe," "Women of Stone," "Medals," and more, with cities like Paris, New York, and Malaga. The paper has three perforated holes along the left edge, suggesting it may be part of a binder or booklet. The background has a textured appearance, and the typography is simple and clear.

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This is a photograph of a marching band walking along a street. The image shows a group of individuals in uniform, some carrying musical instruments. The figures are in a row, each wearing dark hats and light-colored jackets. The instruments include brass, with one featured in the foreground. A solitary figure walks in the opposite direction in the background. The backdrop is a plain wall, emphasizing the individuals and instruments. The photo has a monochrome palette.

Parade/Valencia

Robert Frank

1952

Lettering on this black square book has four lines of white text with “ROBERT FRANK” across and slightly cut off by the top edge. The next three lines together read “BLACK AND WHITE THINGS.” The left edge of the text is lined up left of center of the cover, and there are three holes punched on the leftmost edge, suggesting it might be part of a binder or notebook. The cover has some scuffs and dings.

Black White and Things

Robert Frank

1952

This is a photograph of an urban street scene featuring three figures walking along a sidewalk. The photograph captures three individuals walking briskly along the pavement. All three individuals are clad in dark suits and overcoats, carrying umbrellas. One of them holds a briefcase and newspapers under his arm. The figures are moving past a blank wall, which serves as the background for their silhouettes. The scene exudes an air of anonymity, with the blurred motion suggesting a candid street photography style. The lighting is subdued, and the image is in black and white, giving it a timeless feel.

Bankers/London

Robert Frank

1951

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed top center in black ink: THINGS / 21 Tulipe/Paris 1950 / 22 Women of Stone/New York 1951 / 23 Medals/New York 1951 / 24 Men of Wood/Malaga 1952 / 25 Men of Air/New York 1948 / 26 Doll/New York 1949 / 27 Artificial Tulipe/Paris 1952 / 28 Iron/Malaga 1952 / 29 Tree and Chair/Paris 1949 / 30 Table/Mallorca 1952 / 31 Horse and Cart/Paris 1949 / 32 Dead Horse/Angers-Frenee 1949 / 33 Horse and Children/Paris 1952 / 34 Horse and Sun/Peru 1948; on verso, printed lower left in black ink: 21

Wikidata ID

Q77005769

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