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Casino—Elko, Nevada

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a scene in a casino or gambling venue. The scene features a group of people gathered around a gaming table, presumably playing cards. The photograph is in black and white. There is a mixture of focus and blurred movements among the participants. The composition highlights the various expressions and postures of those involved, as they appear deeply engaged in the game being played. Prominent details include fabric textures like wool or cotton and accessories like a wristwatch.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.3 x 25.3 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.964
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64164990

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