Fourth of July—Jay, New York

1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a large American flag hanging outdoors. The flag dominates the upper portion of the image, with its stars and stripes clearly visible. Below the flag, a group of children can be seen playing on the grass. The scene shows a casual, outdoor gathering or event, as indicated by the relaxed posture of the people present. The photograph captures a moment of leisure beneath the grandeur of the flag. The monochromatic tones add a timeless quality to the image, suggesting it could have been taken at any point during the 20th century. Trees and open space in the background enhance the context of a park or yard setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.5 x 13.3 cm (8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.120

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164067

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