St. Petersburg, Florida

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a group of elderly individuals seated on a bench as a vintage car speeds by in the background. The black and white image captures a moment of everyday life, with a focus on the dynamics of the group sitting in close proximity. The individuals are dressed in various hats and coats. The motion blur of the passing car contrasts sharply with the stillness of the seated figures, highlighting the passage of time and the hustle of city life around them. The texture and detail of the photograph emphasize the wrinkles, fabric patterns, and character within the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 16 x 23.9 cm (6 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.4 x 25.3 cm (8 1/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.121

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163954

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