Trainer with horses--Circus

1941-1945

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is an indoor photograph of a group of horses in a circus ring. The setting includes an indoor circus tent with beams converging towards the central top. In the dimly lit atmosphere, several decorated horses are standing in the arena. Bright spotlights illuminate the scene, creating a contrast between light and dark areas. Additionally, someone is seen holding a long object, possibly a training tool. The image captures the ambiance and preparations of a circus performance, showcasing a vintage feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 22.7 x 18 cm (8 15/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.37.417

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Bambe

Wikidata ID

Q64161129

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