Stairway to street--Los Angeles

c. 1955/1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a black-and-white photograph of an urban street scene viewed from above. The image captures a straight street lined with multi-story buildings on the left, featuring a classic brick facade and balconies. A sidewalk runs alongside the street, with a solitary figure walking. On the right side, a road inclines upward, with a classic car in motion. A stairway descends between the buildings and the street, showcasing the urban environment's architectural layout. Geometric lines from the road, buildings, and stairs emphasize the urban design and depth perception.

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164220

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