Children in station--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows three children standing closely together. The oldest child has curly hair and distinct facial features, wearing a patterned dress and a large bow on the head. The two younger boys have short hair and similar facial features. One boy is wearing a suit with a bow tie, while the other is wearing a coat and is holding a piece of folded paper with illustrations on it. The background is a crowded indoor space with many people seated and standing, some reading newspapers, wearing mid-20th century clothing. There is a sense of movement and gathering within the crowded environment.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165139

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