Cafeteria—San Francisco

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man seated at a table. He leans slightly forward, with a direct gaze toward the camera. The man has short, slicked-back hair and defined facial features, including prominent cheekbones and a furrowed brow. He is dressed in a collared shirt under a sweater. In front of him on the table are several plates with food remnants, a bottle, and various dining utensils. The setting appears to be a dining area with a textured chair beside him. In the blurred background, other patrons are seated, with one wearing a hat.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.344

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164093

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