Man holding flowers--San Francisco

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph depicting a busy urban scene at an indoor public space with large windows. The image shows a group of individuals dressed in mid-century clothing moving through what seems to be a transit station or a similar environment. The floor has striped patterns created by light and shadows. Towards the left, a person is holding a bouquet of leaves and a small case. The sunlight coming through the windows creates a contrast between light and shadow, illuminating some individuals while others are silhouetted. Signs with bold letters are visible in the background, adding to the urban feel of the scene.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164889

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