Woman in evening wear carrying box, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a nighttime urban scene with motion capture. The image captures figures in motion with a blurred effect, suggesting movement through the city streets. The setting appears to be an urban environment at night, with a vehicle and nighttime ambiance visible. The light and shadows are sharply contrasted, adding depth and a sense of movement to the photograph. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the motion of the subjects through the contrasting boundaries of light, giving a vivid sense of movement and activity.
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The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64164409

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