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Buildings and church spire--Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a rooftop view of an urban area with flat, brick buildings, closely spaced and showcasing textured brick walls and small windows. The horizon is partially visible, offering glimpses of other rooftops and a distant building spire. The monochromatic color palette enhances the textures and patterns of the architecture, with contrasts in light and shadow. The partially cloudy sky adds a subtle variation to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

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

1990.28.409
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164126

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