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Dump--San Francisco

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image displays an industrial scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective overlooking a pile of metal debris. The debris includes various metal objects stacked chaotically. In the background, there is haze or smoke, creating a gray atmosphere. The ground appears uneven, suggesting a site of destruction or construction. The horizon shows a large industrial building with tall smokestacks. The building is rendered in soft focus, contributing to the photograph's grayscale palette.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.883
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164908

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