Mary posing with sculpture--Santa Cruz, California

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a stone sculpture of a female figure holding an object on her shoulder, set in an outdoor environment. The image is in black and white, capturing the textured surface of the sculpture clearly. The sculpture portrays a semi-nude female figure with a soft yet strong facial expression, and she is positioned against a backdrop of bamboo or similar plants. The lighting creates a play of light and shadow on the sculpture, emphasizing its form and texture. The composition includes nature elements, suggesting an integration of art and environment.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164809

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