Man seated in restaurant--San Francisco

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of an empty dining space with a reflective window. The room features several square tables with chairs surrounding each of them, each table with a small condiment set on top. The floor is carpeted, and the walls are adorned with dark wood paneling. There is a reflective window which shows an adjacent room where the figure of a person is visible seated at a table. The main focus of the image is the empty seating area in the foreground. The lighting is soft with an overhead light fixture casting a gentle glow. The overall mood is quiet, with an emphasis on the symmetry and structure of the empty tables and chairs. The composition directs attention towards the mirror-like window.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164844

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