Artist
Robert Frank (American, born Switzerland, 1924–2019)American, born Switzerland, 1924–2019
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Political Rally, Chicago
- from the series The Americans
Date1956
PlaceChicago, Illinois, United States
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 12 7/8 × 8 5/8 in. (32.7 × 21.9 cm)
Sheet: 13 7/8 × 11 1/16 in. (35.2 × 28.1 cm)
Sheet: 13 7/8 × 11 1/16 in. (35.2 × 28.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Jerry E. and Nanette Finger
Object number83.92
Non exposé
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
Exhibited "Evocative Presence: Twentieth Century Photographs in the Museum Collection", The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston February 27 - May 1, 1988
"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 7 July 2012 - 2 January 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom left below image in ink " Chicago 1956 "
bottom right below image in ink " Robert Frank. "
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