Nuns--Albuquerque, New Mexico

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene in a town or city. The image shows a busy street with parked cars along the curb. Several nuns and a man in formal wear, including a hat, are walking along the sidewalk. Buildings with various signs, including one for 'ALBUQUERQUE MUSIC CO.,' line the street. In the background, a theater marquee lists movie titles. The scene captures urban life with a mix of religious and everyday elements. The lighting suggests it is daytime with shadows indicating a clear sky.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164592

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