Westlake, California

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a view of a gently curving road that slopes upwards into the distance. The horizon is positioned towards the upper part of the image, where the road disappears from view, framed by utility poles and wires lining the street. Closest to us, there are vehicles and pedestrians, with the road's markings guiding the scene's progression. Buildings with boxy architecture run alongside the road, uniformly placed with manicured lawns partially visible. The photograph is in grayscale, highlighting contrast between light and shadow. The composition captures a sense of everyday suburban life.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164870

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