Gas station--Indianapolis

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a vintage gas station interior with three gas pumps prominently featured. The pumps have rounded tops and display panels indicating the brand "MILE-matic." The setting appears to be indoors or under a canopy, as indicated by the ceiling and lighting. The surrounding environment suggests an industrial or utilitarian space, with concrete flooring and structural elements visible. The composition includes contrast between light and shadow, adding depth to the scene and emphasizing the metallic surfaces of the gas pumps. The photograph has a candid, documentary style, offering a glimpse into a historical period of automotive and architectural design.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165120

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