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Flower cart, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a black and white photograph of a street scene. A cart filled with flowers is parked on the street, connected to a bicycle or similar vehicle. Various bouquets and loose flowers are visible in the cart. Buildings line the street, with other parked cars in the background. The setting suggests urban surroundings. The street appears busy, but the atmosphere is serene and slightly nostalgic. The lighting is soft, possibly from an overcast day or early evening.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

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

1990.28.213
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164415

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