Slot machines--Reno, Nevada

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man captured from the chest up, seated amidst a row of objects resembling old-fashioned cash registers or machinery. Each register towers above him, framing his presence. He is positioned centrally within the composition facing the camera with a direct gaze. The man appears to be middle to older age, has a smooth face, and wears a white fedora contrasting against the dark interior. He is dressed in a dark collared shirt or jacket with a patterned garment underneath. No visible jewelry is present. Surrounding him are rows of machinery creating a rhythmic pattern of metallic reflections. In the background above, there are a few ceiling lights casting soft illumination, and shadows dominate the areas not filled by the machinery.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164968

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