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Highway overpasses--Los Angeles

c. 1955/1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a complex system of overpasses and pillars, captured from a low angle. The horizon is not visible as it is obstructed by the towering concrete structures and overpasses. It is in black and white, highlighting the contrast between illuminated sections reflecting light sources and shadowed areas. The color palette ranges from deep blacks to lighter grays, creating a sharp, high-contrast appearance typical of black and white photography that emphasizes the geometric lines and shapes of the infrastructure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.2 x 25.2 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.670
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164266

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