Street scene--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a man from just below the shoulder upward. He is facing slightly to the right, with his head turned and looking over his shoulder. The man's facial features include a strong jawline, a prominent mustache, and a somewhat stern expression. His hair is mostly covered by a classic, wide-brimmed felt hat. He is dressed in a dark suit with wide lapels and a pocket square, a white shirt, and a patterned tie. Behind him, there is a large advertisement featuring an image of a smiling man in a military-style cap with glasses and a cigarette in his mouth. The advertisement mentions "Phil Silvers" and shows signage from an older urban setting, with visible restaurant and lounge signs as well as various advertisements or business names placed on surrounding buildings.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165107

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