City of London

1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a street scene featuring figures and architecture. A person is seen walking on a sidewalk, wearing a top hat and carrying an umbrella over their shoulder. Other figures are walking in the background on a misty street. The buildings along the street fade into the fog, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The black and white color scheme emphasizes contrasts and tones, giving the scene a timeless quality. The composition conveys movement and anonymity in an urban setting, typical of street photography.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

PaceWildensteinMacGill, New York, NY; purchased with donated funds from The Howard Gilman Foundation by NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

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

2003

  • "Robert Frank: London/Wales", The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 2003.

Bibliography

1989

  • Frank, Robert. The Lines of My Hand. New York: Pantheon Books, 1989: pl. 45.

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: LONDON 1952; lower right in black ink: Robert Frank

Wikidata ID

Q64163009

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