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Automobile and buildings--San Francisco

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a vintage car parked near a tall apartment building. The rear of the old-fashioned automobile is visible, featuring a chrome bumper and taillights. Beside the car, a multi-story residential building can be seen, with rectangular windows. In the distance, a residential neighborhood is visible, with a row of houses. Several cars are parked along the street under an overcast sky, creating a tranquil urban scene with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of mid-20th century cityscapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 25.3 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.854
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164878

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