Delegate, convention hall--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man seated among a crowd. He is wearing a suit with a light-colored jacket, a white shirt, and a dark patterned tie. He has a round face, glasses, a bald head, and is looking off to the side. On his lapel are multiple pins or badges, including one that reads "MAIN ROOM." A large pocket square is tucked into his jacket pocket. Around him are many people in a crowded auditorium, some also dressed in suits. In the background are large star decorations and signs.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.3 x 16.3 cm (9 9/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.3 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.141

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in blue ink: C9; center verso in blue ink: 2 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64162930

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