Women in furs at reception--Los Angeles

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

Multiple women are in the image. Two women are in the center, facing forward, while another woman is facing away. The women appear to be in their middle age, wearing hats and formal attire typical of mid-20th-century fashion. They have coiffed hairstyles covered with stylish hats. One woman wears glasses and has straight hair, while the others have hairstyles tucked neatly under their hats. They are dressed in elegant dresses, gloves, and fur stoles. Several hold purses, and one holds a paper bag. The women wear jewelry such as necklaces and brooches. In the background, there is a curtain with a vertical stripe pattern. On the right, there is a table with a cake and other desserts. This suggests a formal gathering or event.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164692

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