Paris seen from automobile

1946

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows the interior of a car viewed through the windshield. The scene includes elements of the car's dashboard, a steering wheel, and a rearview mirror. In the background, a grand building with a French flag on its roof is visible. The horizon is level with the top of the building, featuring detailed sculptures and embellishments. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray, highlighting the timeless quality of the image. The composition contrasts the modern vehicle interior with the historic architecture outside.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 9.9 x 10.6 cm (3 7/8 x 4 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 10.1 x 10.9 cm (4 x 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.501

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161213

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