Man leaning against automobile--Hollywood Boulevard

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man from the waist up, leaning against the side of a car parked along a street. His posture is relaxed, with his arms crossed, looking towards the camera. The man has short, slicked-back hair, and his facial expression is neutral. He wears a light-colored sweater and trousers, complemented by dark shoes. In the rear window of the car next to him, various items are visible, including a doll and some boxes with labels, one of which says "Texas." The background depicts a bustling street scene with several cars parked along the curb and storefronts, including signs for "Sydney Limies," in the distance. The overall scene is in black and white, with an urban atmosphere.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164662

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