Die Menschen (People) 13-24

1942-1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a series of various scenes from daily life and gatherings. The photograph is a collage consisting of nine smaller, individual black and white photographs arranged in a three-by-three grid on a beige background. Each photograph captures a different scene. The first shows outdoor market stalls with goods displayed. The second features a person inside a tram or bus. The third depicts a group of individuals conversing in an open area with buildings in the background. The next several images show people gathered around a food stand in a street setting, some dressed in formal clothing. There is also an image with a person in swimwear, suggesting a leisure or beach setting. Additionally, there are photographs of a large crowd gathered, possibly for an event, in front of a building adorned with Swiss crosses. These images collectively portray moments of everyday life in an urban environment, highlighting social interactions and communal gatherings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    2 1/4 inch gelatin silver prints mounted on board

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 x 21 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.46

  • Series Title

    People, Switzerland

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2004

  • Robert Frank: Storylines, Fotostiftung Schweiz, Winterthur, 2004 - 2005, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

2004

  • Robert Frank: Storylines. Exh. cat., Tate, London; Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Barcelona; Fotostiftung Schweiz, Winterthur; Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome. London: Tate Publishing, 2004.

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: M; upper right beside each contact print in black ink the numbers 13-24

Wikidata ID

Q64164283

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