Armistice Day, Geneva

May 8, 1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a crowded scene with a diverse group of individuals. The image shows a dense group of people gathered closely together. Many individuals are holding small flags, representing various countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Switzerland. The atmosphere appears lively and bustling. The expressions on the faces of the people suggest a sense of celebration or event. The composition is dynamic, with many overlapping figures creating a tapestry of faces and expressions. The image is in black and white.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 12 x 15.2 cm (4 3/4 x 6 in.)
    sheet: 12.6 x 15.8 cm (4 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.240

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right verso in graphite: [Hebural] Tabl.

Wikidata ID

Q64164009

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