Crowd of children--40 Fotos

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a group of people, mainly children, gathered closely together. The upper bodies of most individuals are visible, with some adults behind the children and a child sitting on the shoulders of an adult in the center. The majority of the children are in various positions, from standing to squatting, with their faces turned toward the camera. Some girls are seen with ribbons or bows in their hair. The children's clothing appears to be typical of mid-20th century fashion, with dresses and shirts, and several boys wearing caps. There are smiling adults around, some wearing suits and hats. The background reveals a city street scene with a café and other storefronts visible, as well as a tree-like structure, suggesting it's an urban setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 19 x 18 cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.48

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163856

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