Outdoor café at night, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a street outside a bar. The image shows a night scene with the "Elysee Bar" visible. The street is wet, suggesting recent rain. The bar's light illuminates the doorway and sidewalk. Posters with text "CATCH" are on the left wall, advertising events. A chair and street furniture contribute to the quiet atmosphere. The image captures an urban setting with a focus on mood.
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The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64164412

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