
Political Rally, Chicago
Robert Frank's "Political Rally, Chicago" is a gelatin silver print that captures the energy and chaos of American political discourse through Frank's characteristically unflinching documentary style. Shot during his seminal cross country journey documented in "The Americans," the photograph exemplifies Frank's ability to find significance in everyday scenes of civic participation while maintaining an observational distance from his subjects. The later printing of this gelatin silver negative allows viewers to engage with Frank's original vision while highlighting the technical mastery of his black and white photography.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
April 2, 2025
Lot 16
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