Walkway, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts a grayscale photograph taken from an elevated vantage point. It shows a row of tall, bare trees aligning with a fence and stone wall marking the boundary of brick buildings. In the distance, the buildings have multiple windows, some of which are shuttered or closed. The top edges of the buildings form the horizon line, giving a slightly elevated perspective. Closest to the viewer is a sloped area with a textured stone retaining wall leading to a pathway and fence along the road. Human figures can be seen walking beyond the fence. The scene is quiet and urban, enveloped in a palette of muted grays and soft textures. The leafless trees contrast with the soft focus of the sky.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164503

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