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Cotton harvesters--New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is of a group of people working in a cotton field. Some are bent over picking cotton, while others stand upright with tools and sacks. The field extends into the distance where more individuals can be seen, leading to a horizon with buildings and sparse trees. The setting suggests a rural, agricultural environment with a focus on manual labor in the cotton fields. The photo has a vintage, monochrome look emphasizing the historical context.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.4 x 25.4 cm (8 1/16 x 10 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.472
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164166

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