House being moved--Los Angeles

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a street scene with a central perspective, leading the viewer's gaze down the road. The horizon is partly hidden by buildings and trees but hills in the background provide a sense of distance. On the right side, there is a large tree and a tall palm tree framing the road. The black and white image uses shades of gray to show depth, visible in the sky and shadows. Closest to the viewer are classic cars parked along the street, with a vehicle towing a house in the middle, creating a focal point. Buildings of different architectural styles line the street, guiding the viewer's eye towards the hilly backdrop in the distance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164630

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