Actors pushing cart--Filming "Landammann Stauffacher"

1941

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a group of individuals gathered around an object with spears raised. The photograph captures a scene set in a rural area, with a wooden fence and a mountainous landscape in the background. Visible among the group are objects resembling farming tools or decorations. The lighting suggests it is either early morning or late afternoon, as it casts long shadows and creates a dramatic contrast between light and shadow over the gathering. The overall tone and setting convey a sense of historical or cultural significance, portraying an event or gathering with traditional elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.6 x 5.3 cm (2 3/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 6.4 x 6.5 cm (2 1/2 x 2 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.371

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161308

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