Political rally—Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man standing on a ledge or balcony from his head to waist. The man has his arms raised and mouth open. He has short hair and expressive facial features. He is wearing a suit jacket with a T-shirt underneath and is holding the jacket open. Behind him is a large window with multiple panes. Below him is an ornate architectural detail with decorative elements, including a carved face and floral motifs. There is a railing in front of him for safety, indicating he is at a height above the ground. The setting suggests an urban environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.4 x 20.2 cm (9 5/8 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.310

  • Series Title

    The Americans

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164515

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