Waitress, Ventura Boulevard--Los Angeles

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a person's body, specifically from the shoulders up. The person is standing and slightly turned to face the camera, visible over the counter of what appears to be an indoor setting. The woman has styled, wavy hair and is wearing a light-colored hat. She is smiling directly at the camera. Her outfit seems to be a uniform or formal attire in a light color. There is no visible jewelry. The surrounding environment looks to be an interior space with modernist architectural features, including large paneled windows and a section of ceiling with fluorescent lighting. The background appears somewhat blurred, with ceiling patterns and window frames being the most distinguishable elements.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164786

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