Butcher shop, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man from the waist up, positioned slightly hunched over a table or counter. He has a rather serious expression, with features that include dark eyebrows and facial hair above his lip and chin. His hair is mostly covered by a dark cap. He is wearing a light-colored shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows. In front of him on the counter are various papers and cuts of meat. Hanging behind him, there are numerous large sides of meat displayed in a butcher shop setting, with visible skeletal remains and carcasses. The background includes industrial fittings, such as a large light and possibly some shelving or dispensers. The overall ambiance is dimly lit and industrial.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164444

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