Street scene, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts the upper body of a small child in the lower right corner. The child is half-hidden behind a structure that projects into the foreground, possibly a table or wooden planks. The child has straight dark hair in a bob cut and is looking over the structure. Their face is partially shadowed, and they wear a dark garment. Surrounding blurred figures of individuals, mainly men in dark coats, suggest a public space, likely a street. A bright light source creates contrast, illuminating the central left side. There is a neon cross sign visible, typical of a pharmacy or clinic, hinting at an urban nighttime setting. The atmosphere conveys a mix of sharp lights and soft focus, typical of evening activity.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164365

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