Canal Street—New Orleans

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a group of people in an outdoor setting. The image shows a large number of individuals standing closely together. The black and white contrast highlights the varied textures of clothing and the details of the crowd's interactions. The scene is lively, with some people engaged in conversation while others appear to be moving through the assembly. The photograph's composition directs attention to the middle area where the density of the crowd is the greatest, offering a sense of depth and immersion in the bustling atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.4 x 25.4 cm (8 1/16 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.317

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164069

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