Man with I.D. button--San Francisco

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image displays a close-up of two men. One man is shown from the shoulders up, facing to the left of the camera. He has a mature appearance with distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and jawline. He has short, possibly graying hair, wears glasses, a hat, a jacket, and a shirt with a noticeable pin or badge showing the words "BARRY ELECT." Another man is visible behind him, with a blurred focus. He is also seen from the shoulders up, wearing a suit and tie. The background shows an out-of-focus urban setting, hinting at a city street with buildings and a parked car.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164842

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