Artist
Robert Frank (American, born Switzerland, 1924–2019)American, born Switzerland, 1924–2019
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Convention Hall, Chicago
- from the series The Americans
Date1956
PlaceChicago, Illinois, United States
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 8 5/16 × 12 7/16 in. (21.1 × 31.6 cm)
Sheet: 11 × 13 7/8 in. (27.9 × 35.2 cm)
Sheet: 11 × 13 7/8 in. (27.9 × 35.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Jerry E. and Nanette Finger
Object number83.91
Non exposé
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
Exhibited: "Points of Entry, Reframing America," Center for Creative Photography, The University of Arizona, Tucson (9/15 to 11/5/1995); Friends of Photography, San Francisco (11/15/1995 to 1/7/1996); Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego (1/16 to 3/10/1996); and George Eastman House, Rochester, New York (4/12 to 9/13/1996). Organized by CCP, Tucson (LN:95.17).
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom left below image in ink " CONVENTION- Chicago "
bottom right below image in ink " 1955 Robert Frank. "
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