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Acrobats, Paris

1949

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a crowd gathered around a street performer with bicycles nearby. The image shows an overhead view of people forming a circle around a street performance. The scene is set in a city environment with trees in a colder season. Bicycles are visible leaning against trees, lampposts, or on the ground. Some crowd members hold bicycles. The street is wide, providing space for bystanders to gather. A lamppost in the center divides the photo symmetrically. The mood appears to be curious and engaged, as the crowd focuses on the performance or activity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.3 x 25.3 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.161
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164399

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