Architecture

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a rooftop view overlooking a dense array of old buildings stretching into the distance. The horizon is defined by architectural structures with spires and towers topped with flags. The foreground is filled with rooftops of various heights and textures, creating a rhythmic pattern. The image is monochromatic with a grayscale palette, creating a vintage feel with soft contrasts between the buildings and the overcast sky. A large chimney or rooftop structure is slightly blurred on the right side, anchoring the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 6.2 x 9.2 cm (2 7/16 x 3 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 7.5 x 10.5 cm (2 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.1234

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161231

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