Armistice Day, Geneva

May 8, 1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a crowd. The image shows a large gathering of individuals tightly clustered together. Some are holding small flags of various nations, including Swiss, British, and American motifs. The people appear engaged and attentive, with some raising their arms. Most are dressed in formal wear typical of mid-20th century fashion. The photograph captures a moment of collective focus and diverse representation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 12 x 15.1 cm (4 3/4 x 5 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 12.6 x 15.7 cm (4 15/16 x 6 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.241

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64164010

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