Artificial Tulip/Paris

1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man sitting on a bench, leaning back with his head propped up by his hand. He is wearing a coat and has dark hair. His legs are extended and one foot touches the ground. The man is holding an object, possibly a bag. In the background, there are other people sitting on the bench. The setting appears to be a public waiting area, possibly a subway or train station. The environment is dimly lit, with a partially visible advertisement on the wall. The color scheme is monochromatic.

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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

Exhibition History

2004

  • Robert Frank: Storylines, Tate, London; Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Barcelona; Fotostiftung Schweiz, Winterthur, 2004 - 2005, unnumbered catalogue.

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 52.

Bibliography

1951

  • Universal Photo Almanac 1952 (1951): 106 (recto only).

1952

  • "Das Wockenende." Neue Zürcher Zeitung (1 November 1952): n.p. (recto only).

2004

  • Robert Frank: Storylines. Exh. cat., Tate, London; Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Barcelona; Fotostiftung Schweiz, Winterthur; Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome. London: Tate Publishing, 2004.

Wikidata ID

Q64163112

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