Bar--Iowa

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a wall inside a venue featuring vintage advertisements and signs. The photograph captures a scene with a wall adorned with various signs and advertisements for cigarettes and events. Prominent among these are signs advertising cigarette brands like Tareyton, Luckies, and Pall Mall, each featuring styled models from the era. Among these is a larger sign proclaiming a "Square Dance" event scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights. Another sign outlines "House Rules," stating that all men must wear a shirt, T-shirt, or undershirt. The photograph appears to be taken in a dimly lit indoor space, with a table booth partially visible at the bottom where individuals are seen engaging socially.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165092

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