Woman holding letter--Los Angeles

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a side profile of a woman's upper body. She is standing and facing to the right. Her facial features are partially visible as she is looking to the side. She has a prominent nose and a determined expression. Her hair is light-colored, wavy, and slightly disheveled, tucked under a hat. She is wearing a textured coat and is holding an envelope or postcard. There is a hat on her head with a small pin. The background is blurred and suggests an urban night scene with lights, possibly from a city street, creating a bokeh effect.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164643

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