Portrait of a man--40 Fotos

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows the upper body of an elderly man in a close-up, frontal position. His face is the primary focus, revealing a prominent nose, expressive eyes, and a mustache with a hint of beard growth on his chin and cheeks. His hair, though predominantly hidden by a dark beret, appears short and wispy at the sides. He is dressed in a dark, buttoned outer garment, layered over a lighter, textured shirt buttoned at the collar. The background is softly lit, with indistinct shapes suggesting an indoor setting without clear details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.8 x 18.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 24 x 18.2 cm (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.58

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162965

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