Outdoor café, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

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Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a street scene with a café and outdoor seating. The sidewalk is lined with round café tables and chairs, extending into the distance. The perspective creates depth, emphasizing the street's length. The image leads the eye towards the horizon, where buildings and an individual fade into the haze. The street is paved with cobblestones. The building has a sign that reads “Café-Bar”. The overall mood of the photograph is timeless, capturing the essence of a quiet street scene.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164430

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