Flower vendor on street, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a street scene with a potted plant and vehicles. A small potted plant is near the curb, apart from a larger group encircling a tree trunk nearby. A vintage vehicle is parked to the right, possibly a delivery truck, partly hidden by objects in the foreground. The street has cobblestones, a lamppost, and leafless trees overhead, suggesting an autumn or winter setting. The scene captures an urban moment with old-world charm, characterized by architecture and vintage vehicles. The ambient light and shadows imply an overcast day, giving a nostalgic quality to the image.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164449

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