Butcher, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a butcher shop display with various cuts of meat hanging and laid out. The image shows a rustic, traditional butcher shop setting. Numerous pieces of meat are displayed both hanging from hooks above and neatly arranged on tables and shelves. In the foreground, stacks of sausages or cuts wrapped in white paper can be seen. The background features carcasses and large pieces of meat hanging under bright overhead lights. The shop interiors appear bustling with an abundance of meat products. The monochrome color scheme adds a historical, vintage feel to the photograph, capturing a moment in a lively market environment. Filenames and signs are present indicating product types or prices.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164436

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