Street scene--Los Angeles

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image captures an urban street scene with utility poles and power lines parallel to the road. The street extends into the distance, lined with small trees and vehicles. On the right side, there is a large painted advertisement on a building's wall featuring a couple in bed. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing the linear silhouette of the power lines and street texture. A plane is visible in the sky, adding dynamism. The mix of vertical and horizontal lines from the poles, wires, and building creates a straightforward, documentary style.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64164789

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