Train tracks, Paris

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a cityscape from a slightly elevated vantage point, featuring a railway track disappearing into the distance. Buildings and atmospheric haze obstruct the horizon, without a clear sky-ground distinction. Smoke or fog dominates the scene, with a railway bridge crossing horizontally above the tracks. This bridge, characterized by intricate ironwork, is supported by tall pillars. The buildings along the street are close together, casting dim silhouettes in the mist. The color scheme is monochromatic, consisting of muted gray tones blending with the haze.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164507

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