Sign, "Yea, Happy!," convention--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a political rally scene with campaign posters. It captures a street with two figures holding signs. One sign reads "Yea, 'Happy!'" with stars, while the other sign reads "HAPPY CHANDLER for PRESIDENT." The street is bustling with activity, with buildings in the background. Various signs and banners indicate multiple participants advocating for a political cause or campaign. Classic cars and attire suggest a mid-20th-century setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.6 x 24.3 cm (6 9/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.3 x 25.3 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.143

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in blue ink: 15 (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64163940

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