Luncheonette--Jay, New York

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a person standing inside a shop or café. The person is leaning slightly to one side with arms crossed in front of them, showing their side profile. They have a stern expression, pronounced facial features, and short, dark slicked-back hair. The person is wearing a white shirt and an apron. In the foreground, various bottled beverages are lined up, including recognizable brands such as 7 Up. Next to them is a sign advertising "Schaefer real beer!" and a larger sign with "COLD" displayed. The right side features a blackboard menu listing various food items such as clam chowder, cod fish, and hot beef sandwiches, along with their prices. The background shows reflections in the glass window, indicating a street-side location with a faint cityscape visible. The atmosphere conveys a nostalgic feel, enhanced by the black-and-white tone of the photograph.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, no. 66.22.

Wikidata ID

Q64165128

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