Reception, convention hall--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts a group of women in a crowded setting, captured from the shoulders up. The central focus is on three women in the foreground, with one woman leaning toward another. All women have distinct facial features; one has curly hair with no visible accessories, another has a short, curly hairstyle, and the third has styled hair pulled back. Each of the women wears formal clothing, with patterns and fabric that suggest they are dressed for an occasion. Two of them have pearl necklaces, and one is wearing a button on her dress. The background features more women who appear to be engaged in conversation, some wearing hats typical of mid-20th-century fashion. The background and setting suggest a gathering or an event, with more people partially visible out of focus.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165184

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