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Butcher shop, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a butcher shop with skinned animal carcasses hanging by hooks in the foreground against a tiled wall. Decorative paper elements are around the legs. In the background, various meats are displayed in a glass case with price signs. The shop's interior is characterized by tiled walls and hanging lights, giving it an authentic market atmosphere. The image is captured in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the bright light on the meats and the darker surroundings of the store.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.2 x 25.3 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.255
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164459

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