Truck stop--outside Las Vegas, Nevada

c. 1955/1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of several parked trucks in a lot near a neon sign. The image features four vintage trucks lined up side by side, viewed from the front. The trucks have large, box-shaped cargo compartments and classic designs typical of mid-20th century vehicles. The photo is taken at dusk or dawn, indicated by the low lighting conditions and the illuminated portion of a neon sign that reads "TRU" on the right side of the image. A sign on the far right side shows partially visible text, suggesting a business related to wrecking or tire services. The scene has an industrial and somber atmosphere due to the overall dark and subdued tones of the photograph.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164187

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