Laborers--People

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of construction workers using tools on a street. The black and white image captures two individuals bending over a section of railway track as they work. The person on the left is holding a large pneumatic drill, while the person on the right appears to be using a pick or crowbar. The scene is set outdoors in broad daylight. The background shows a building with a poster on the wall. The photo has a candid, documentary feel, portraying the physical nature of manual labor. Their clothing appears to be typical work attire, protecting them from dirt and debris.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64160986

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