Hermann Segesser's studio

1941-1942

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a large vintage camera mounted on a tripod in the foreground. In the background, there is a cluttered workspace with various boxes, papers, and a desk lamp. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring different shades of black, white, and gray. The camera is positioned towards the left, at the center-left of the image, with its tripod legs extending in different directions. A round table behind the camera is surrounded by objects like boxes and a lamp, slightly aligned towards the right side of the image. Circular shapes, potentially reflecting lights, are visible on the upper section of the wall, leading towards the top right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 15.7 x 11 cm (6 3/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 16.2 x 11.5 cm (6 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.1233

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163963

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