Crowd before waterfront

1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a large crowd gathered outdoors, facing a distant bonfire. The image features many people, some of whom are elevated above the crowd. In the background, there is a bonfire emitting smoke, and beyond that, a body of water with sailboats and a hilly landscape visible. The atmosphere suggests an event or celebration, with leafless trees indicating a particular season. The photograph captures a moment of communal attention directed towards the bonfire against a backdrop of overcast sky, boats, and bare trees.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 5.8 x 5.6 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.230

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64160898

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