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Iron/Malaga

1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a nighttime scene depicting a procession or ceremony. It shows a decorated fabric panel held by a person in a robe, with a lit candle in the foreground. The focus is on the details of the fabric and the candle's glow, evoking a sense of devotion or ritual.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

image: 22.5 x 33 cm (8 7/8 x 13 in.)
sheet: 27.5 x 38.9 cm (10 13/16 x 15 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.29.28
Series Title

Black White and Things
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

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. — Artificial Tulip/Paris

Robert Frank

1952

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64163039

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