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Market outside Zurich--Farming

1943

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of two piglets on a farm with three suited men standing beside them. The two piglets are positioned on wooden planks with hay scattered around. The photograph captures them in motion. The focus is on the piglets, emphasizing their small stature against the backdrop of a barn-like structure. The setting appears rural in nature, with strong shadows indicating bright daylight. The background includes elements of architecture, possibly farm buildings, that have a textured surface and window panels.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gelatin silver print
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to image): 12.7 x 16.4 cm (5 x 6 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1994.37.180
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64161202

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