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Robert Frank — Political Rally, Chicago
Robert Frank

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.

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April 2, 2025

Lot 16

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Robert Frank, 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.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Gritty Aesthetic, Swiss-American Artist, Black and White Photography, Candid observation, Urban Documentary, Political gathering, American Culture, Street Photography, Social Realism

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