Celebration--Children

c. 1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a large group of children in a crowded setting. The children are closely grouped together and appear to be dressed in period clothing. Many children are wearing hats, ribbons, and buttons. Some children are holding small flags. The image is filled with natural light, illuminating the children's faces with various expressions. Blurred adult figures can be seen in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 6 x 5.6 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.6 x 6.4 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.268

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161232

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