Convention hall—Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a young man in a suit jacket standing in the foreground, facing forward with a serious expression. There is another man in the background, engaged in conversation and resting his hand on the young man's shoulder. The setting is a dimly lit auditorium with people seated. A large board or sign with photos and text, including “KEFAUVER” is visible. Figures on scaffolding with cameras are present, likely members of the press documenting the event.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 65.10.

Wikidata ID

Q64164336

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