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 children and a few adults gathered together. Most individuals are visible from the waist up. The children are sitting, standing, or being held by adults. They look happy, with a variety of expressions and hairstyles. The children are dressed in clothing typical of a past era, including dresses, shirts, vests, and caps. Some children are wearing glasses. A few men are wearing suits and hats, while women have styled hair. In the background, there are blurred shapes of a building and a visible sign that reads "CAFÉ CONSOMÉ." The focus is on the lively gathering.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.9 x 14.3 cm (4 11/16 x 5 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 13 x 18.3 cm (5 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.52

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164012

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