Plantation Inn--West Memphis, Arkansas

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a ground-level view of a single-story structure with an attached two-story portion slightly off-center to the left.In the background, a road extends towards the horizon, bordered by a low bank of vegetation. The sky is dimly lit, suggesting twilight or dawn. A brightly glowing neon sign with dancing figures and partially legible text is seen on the side of the building. Adjacent to the building, a parked car with lights on is visible towards the right. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray emphasizing the contrast between illuminated and shadowed areas. The image lacks visible brushstrokes due to being a photograph.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164122

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