Buildings--Indianapolis

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a city street scene featuring a newspaper display and a dark building in the background. The image is in black and white, depicting a newspaper stand displaying "The Indianapolis Times," with a prominent headline about an "Indianapolis 500" race, indicated by the racing car image on the paper. The photo is taken at a time when the lighting is dim, and shadows are cast. The background includes a tall, darkened building, streetlights, and traffic signals. A sign saying "NO PARKING ANY TIME" is visible above the newspaper vending box labeled "NOT FOR DEPOSIT OF MAIL." The overall atmosphere is somewhat somber due to the lighting. The photo captures a static moment in an urban setting, emphasizing the historical context of print media and city life.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165119

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