Buildings and street--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a narrow urban alley flanked by tall brick buildings. The scene captures a cobblestone alleyway that stretches into the distance, bordered by the large brick facades of industrial-looking buildings. Along the left side, there is a visible fire escape, and the right side is defined by a series of vertical columns supporting the overhanging structure. The ground is slightly damp, indicating recent rain, and puddles reflect the muted light. The overall atmosphere is grayscale and somewhat moody, emphasizing the texture of the bricks and the quiet, deserted nature of the alley.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64165113

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