Streetworkers

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of an outdoor scene with a vintage vehicle and equipment on a bridge or road. In the foreground, there is a vintage truck with a circular steering wheel and large spoked wheels. The truck shows signs of use and is positioned partially off to the left. Further into the frame, on the right, there are construction tools and equipment set up on the ground, including various cables and a welding torch. Railings of the bridge can be seen in the background, with a hazy view of distant landscapes and possibly water or a large river beyond. The overall composition suggests an industrial theme, capturing a moment of work or repair in an open-air setting.
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Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

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Wikidata ID

Q64160993

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