People on bus--en route to Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows two individuals seated side by side in a public transport setting. From behind, we see a woman on the left, with just her upper torso and head visible. Her curly hair is cut short, and she is wearing a sleeveless blouse with a high collar, accessorized with a string of round beads resembling a necklace. The man beside her, also visible from the side, wears a jacket with rolled-up sleeves and a fedora hat. He has short, dark hair and is turned slightly toward the woman, resting his arm along the back of their seat. His hand is draped casually over the backrest. In the background, two other individuals are partially visible with their backs to the camera, their hair styled in waves. The setting appears to be within a vehicle, as faint reflections suggest windows, and a bright light is filtering through, creating a high contrast in the image.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64165136

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