Greek baptism--Long Beach, California

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a partially dressed person kneeling, facing away from the camera. To the left of the person is a religious figure dressed in ornate robes and a tall hat, possibly a bishop, gesturing or holding something with his hands. Several other people, most of whom are wearing formal attire, including suits and robes, are standing nearby. Some are holding religious items like crosses or staffs. The space is well-decorated, with a large bouquet of flowers displayed prominently on a tall stand. Nearby, another person holds what could be a camera or light. In the foreground, there is a wooden table holding a framed painting depicting a religious scene, with a small floral arrangement. The background consists of heavy drapery.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 65.21.

Wikidata ID

Q64164763

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