Casino—Elko, Nevada

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a craps table in a casino. The image shows the layout of the craps table and individuals around it. The table is in the center of the image, with various sections like "Pass Line." There is a large overhead light illuminating the scene, creating a contrast between light and shadow. The perspective focuses on the action at the table, conveying movement and anticipation commonly found in casinos.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.3 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.324

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164077

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