Crowd of children--40 Fotos

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a large group of children and a few adults gathered closely together. The photo captures their faces from the waist up, with most of the children appearing to sit or stand closely packed in rows. Many children are dressed in typical mid-20th-century attire, including plaid shirts, dresses, sweaters, and caps. A young girl towards the center has a large bow in her hair. Some children are wearing suspenders, and a few wear glasses or knit caps. The expressions on their faces are animated and lively, with many mouths open. In the background, there are more people, with no identifiable landmarks or objects providing context beyond the crowd itself. The image is in black and white, focusing on the mix of textures and patterns in clothing and the depth of the gathered crowd.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 12.9 x 18 cm (5 1/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.50

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164000

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