Man in NBC recording studio--Burbank, California

c. 1955/1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows an older man seated in a chair behind a table in a recording studio. His body is visible from the knees up, and he is positioned slightly turned to his left, with his right arm resting on the table and his legs crossed. He is wearing headphones and a relaxed expression, with a bald head, prominent forehead, and features obscured by shadows. His attire consists of a textured blazer over a collared shirt. On the table in front of him are various items, including several sheets of paper, drinking glasses, and a teacup and saucer. Behind him is a large piece of equipment with multiple dials and reels, presumably a tape recorder, with several boxes or record sleeves positioned on top. The room has plain walls with a subtle pattern, giving it a neutral, functional backdrop typical of a recording studio.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164261

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