Armistice parade, Geneva

May 8, 1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a street scene featuring a parade. The image shows a group of people in a parade on a city street. There is a bicycle adorned with various flags, including what appears to be the British and possibly Swiss flags. More flags are being waved behind the bicycle, and participants carry flags representing different countries. The street is lined with buildings adorned with numerous flags. The buildings display a mix of architectural styles and signs for a cinema and possibly other businesses. The angle of the photograph captures movement and energy.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.7 x 18 cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 24.1 x 18.3 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.244

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162981

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