Greek parade--Long Beach, California

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank
Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019
This is a photograph of a street scene featuring a group of religious figures and adjacent pedestrians. The image shows a procession of religious figures dressed in ceremonial robes, walking along a paved area in front of a building with signage for "Bath House" and "Suits for Rent." They are carrying a framed religious icon and bouquets. In the background, people are seen walking by storefronts, under awnings, and near a Coca-Cola advertisement, suggesting a busy urban setting. The photograph captures a moment of intersection between spiritual observance and everyday life.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164759

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