Group at lunch counter--Gallup, New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image displays the back view of six individuals sitting at a diner counter. They are covered in patterned blankets, and only their backs and heads are visible. Their hair is tied back tightly. The individuals are seated on round stools with metal backs, lined up at the counter. One person, a woman, is visible in profile as she interacts with the seated individuals. The counter features signs above advertising meals like "Bowl of Chili," "Pork Chops with the Works," and "Barbecue Beef Dinner." A Coca-Cola vending machine and menu board are visible in the rear left. The diner setting is busy with multiple signs and utensils on the counter, creating a bustling atmosphere.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164186

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