Elderly woman

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image shows an elderly woman from the chest up. She is positioned facing slightly to the left of the frame. Her facial features are characterized by fine wrinkles and she wears small round spectacles. Her hair is light in color, appears thin, and is tucked under a dark hat adorned with a feather. She is dressed in a dark fur coat. The background is out of focus, suggesting an outdoor setting with blurred figures and structures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.5 x 11.7 cm (6 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 18 x 13 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.199

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163950

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