Hanging flowers in store window, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a butcher shop front with hanging meat and the shop's façade visible. The image depicts an urban scene with the focus on a shop labeled "BOUCHERIE BLANCHE", located at number 86. The photograph captures a glimpse into the shop through a window display under bright lighting. Hanging inside the window are several strings of meats. The entrance to the shop is open, presenting an inviting atmosphere for potential customers. The building itself features distinct architectural elements such as columns flanking the shopfront. The photograph is taken from the street, also showing an individual with an umbrella hurriedly walking by.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164475

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