Café, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of an interior view through a window, capturing a scene within a café or similar establishment. The photograph is taken from outside, looking in, revealing people seated around tables engaged in conversation inside. The interior is dimly lit, casting soft shadows and a warm ambiance. The window reflects some light, creating a slight blur or distortion effect across the image. The exterior foreground displays a textured chair facing the window. A bouquet of flowers is visible inside on a table. The overall scene evokes a sense of everyday life and the warmth of communal spaces. The sepia tone of the photograph lends it a nostalgic and timeless quality.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164411

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