Boys smoking cigars--Alabama

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a group of boys on a city street. The image captures a bustling urban scene with several boys gathered on what appears to be a sidewalk. The boys are closely interacting. One boy in the foreground is seen blowing smoke, suggesting he is holding a cigarette. The street is lively with a parked vehicle visible behind the group, and more people in the distance. Above, some streetlights can be seen, and the shadows cast indicate a sunny day. The photograph displays tones of grey, black and white, and captures the essence of a moment in everyday life with strong contrasts and sharp details.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164531

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