Bar—Gallup, New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a group of people from the knee up. The central focus is a man standing casually with his hands in his pockets. The man is slightly left of center, facing the camera, wearing a cowboy hat that casts a shadow over his facial features. He sports a leather jacket over a shirt and jeans. Other figures, some wearing cowboy hats, surround him. In the foreground, a large, dark coat is partially visible. A bright ceiling light illuminates the scene. The background features textured walls and some signage or decor, hinting at a rustic or western-themed setting. The number "391" is written in blue on the left margin of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.2 x 20.2 cm (9 1/2 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.323

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164076

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