Camera, CBS TV studio 31--Burbank, California

c. 1955/1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a television studio environment featuring a large camera. The camera is prominently situated in the foreground, equipped with cables extending across a polished floor. In the background, the interior of a spacious studio is discernible, with structural elements such as concrete pillars and overhead lighting. The textured ceiling features industrial lighting fixtures that cast a uniform illumination across the scene. The spatial organization suggests an expansive, open area dedicated to television production activities. The walls exhibit a muted tone, with signs and doors visible; one door is labeled "STUDIO 31". The photograph focuses on the juxtaposition between the technology of the camera and the industrial character of the studio setting.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164248

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