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Man buying flowers, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a street scene featuring a flower vendor's cart. The image shows a cobblestone street with buildings lining both sides. In the foreground, a flower cart with various plants and blooms is positioned at the edge of the street. Several buildings are visible with signs, including one indicating a hotel. The street slightly curves into the distance, where pedestrian silhouettes are visible. The overall tone of the photograph is monochromatic, contributing to a nostalgic, historical mood.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 23.8 x 17.8 cm (9 3/8 x 7 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.212
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164414

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