Street cleaner, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a city scene with a large statue pedestal. The image captures an urban environment, where the central focus is a prominent stone pedestal in what appears to be a public square or street. The pedestal stands empty. Surrounding buildings with classic architecture line one side of the street, while bare trees outline the sidewalk. There is a visible lamppost and a few vehicles, including a van and a car. The overall atmosphere is misty and subdued. The black and white tone adds a historical dimension to the photograph.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164460

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