Bell tower, Milan

1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

There is a black-and-white photograph of an urban scene captured at street level. It shows a tall tower with a clock face and architectural details in the background, while the foreground includes buildings lining the street. The tower has intricate stonework, and part of a grand entrance or facade is visible on the left side. On the right, there is a row of older buildings, some of which appear damaged or dilapidated, possibly from war or neglect. Several figures, including two women, are walking on the street. One woman is holding a small dog on a leash. A small car is seen speeding by in the foreground. Posters and advertisements are pasted on the walls. The sky is mostly clear, with soft clouds in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.8 x 5.6 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 9 x 6.5 cm (3 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.450

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161274

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