Family in mirror--Santa Cruz, California

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a black and white photograph showing a person partially reflected in a mirror. The person's upper body is visible as they lie on a bed with their head turned slightly to the side. The person's face is not clearly visible, but they have dark, short hair and are wearing a striped top. The bedding is messy. The mirror is placed on a dark wooden dresser, revealing a bed with a high headboard and a window in the background. There are some items on the dresser, including a small, unclear glass object near the mirror. The room is softly lit, creating a quiet and intimate ambiance.
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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. 66.38.

Wikidata ID

Q64164814

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