Couple, street scene--Lincoln, Nebraska

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The black and white image shows a young couple walking side by side. The man is on the left and is looking straight ahead. He has short hair styled with a slight wave on top and is wearing glasses. His facial features are defined with a strong jawline. He wears a patterned short-sleeved shirt over a white undershirt and a pair of jeans. The woman beside him is slightly shorter and has shoulder-length hair styled with waves and a headband. Her facial features appear delicate, and her eyes are closed. She is wearing a sleeveless, pleated dress with a broad waistband. Both are holding hands, and the woman has a watch on her wrist. The background features an urban street scene with a tall building adorned with various signs, including one for “LATSCHS.” Street lamps and other pedestrians are visible.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165070

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