Family--Wellfleet 18

1962

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet of black and white photographs featuring scenes with the American flag. The scenes depict a desert-like location with dry ground. The photographs vary in perspective, focusing on individuals interacting with the flag or showcasing the landscape. The horizon is often visible in the upper third of the frame, with distant hills or mountains in some shots. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray. People and the flag set against the barren landscape create a visually dynamic composition. Light and shadow contrast in the photos. Each frame conveys a unique story through the arrangement of the flag, individuals, and the terrain.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162915

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