Mike Seeger

1958-1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts the upper half of a man standing upright. His face is visible, showing a clean-shaven face, straight nose, and focused expression. His hair is dark with a slight wave, styled back from the forehead. He wears a light-colored shirt with a collar, buttoned but without a tie. He holds a violin, with his left hand on the neck and his right hand on the body. The background shows a brick wall, a tree trunk, and foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Cohen

  • Dimensions

    image: 22.7 x 15.2 cm (8 15/16 x 6 in.)
    sheet: 25.3 x 20.1 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.140.3

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Cohen, Putnam Valley, NY; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163033

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