Motorama—Los Angeles

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a woman sitting on the back of a vintage car, with a young girl standing beside her. The woman has short, dark, wavy hair and is wearing a long coat over a floral dress with light-colored, slip-on shoes. The young girl has shoulder-length dark hair and is peeking from behind the car, resting her head against the woman. She is wearing a dress with a sweater, white socks, and dark shoes. Next to the woman, another woman is standing with short, dark, curly hair, wearing a light-colored blouse and dark pants. In the background, people are visible, standing and walking around a showroom with automobiles on display. A boy with short hair can also be seen, wearing a checkered shirt. Prominent signage reading "BUICK" is visible above, indicating it is likely a car exhibition or showroom. The setting is indoors with bright overhead lighting, and several cars and people are in the background, creating a bustling atmosphere.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164710

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