Sign, "Luxor Radio"--Reportage

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a kiosk displaying various posters in an outdoor setting. The kiosk is covered in different posters and advertisements, each with distinct designs and texts in German. The ground is paved with cobblestones, and behind the kiosk, several leafless trees contrast against an overcast sky. The background also shows a partially visible building, hinting at an urban environment. The composition captures a slice of life from a bygone era, with an emphasis on the graphic nature of the posters and the texture of the surrounding elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.8 x 4.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 x 6.4 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.435

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161292

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