Baboon in zoo, Zurich--40 Fotos

1943-1944

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a lemur behind a wire fence. The image captures the upper part of a lemur with its mouth open. The lemur's fur is thick and appears to be of both darker and lighter shades. The wire fence in the foreground suggests that the animal is in captivity. The focus and composition create a sense of separation and confinement, with the mesh of the fence sharply visible against the blurred background. The lighting emphasizes the texture of the lemur's fur as well as the structure of the fence.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.7 x 18.1 cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.45

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162977

You may be interested in

Loading Results