Director with actors--Filming "Steibruch"

1942

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a film production scene. The image depicts a bustling scene on a film set. The focal point is a large movie camera mounted on a wheeled setup, around which several individuals are gathered. In the foreground, a man wearing a hat and suit stands with his back to the camera. To his side, a person stands confidently with their hands on their hips. Among the others captured mid-action is a bare-chested individual. Behind them, a ladder leans against a wooden structure, and another person holds a light-reflecting board. The setting showcases a blend of outdoor elements, with shadows cast on the ground. Surrounding the crew are wooden and metal frameworks, along with doors and stairs in the backdrop. This scene exudes the dynamism and collaborative energy typical of old film productions.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 13.3 x 17.9 cm (5 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.387

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161184

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