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Robert Frank — Rodeo - New York City
Robert Frank

Rodeo - New York City

A dynamic black-and-white street photograph by Robert Frank captures the raw energy of New York City life, framing an unexpected urban rodeo scene with his signature gritty, documentary style. Printed no later than 1957, the gelatin silver print reflects Frank's keen eye for the poetic tension between American spectacle and everyday reality. The image exemplifies his groundbreaking approach to photography, blending spontaneity with a deeply humanistic perspective.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1957.

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April 4, 2017

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Robert Frank, Rodeo - New York City

A dynamic black-and-white street photograph by Robert Frank captures the raw energy of New York City life, framing an unexpected urban rodeo scene with his signature gritty, documentary style. Printed no later than 1957, the gelatin silver print reflects Frank's keen eye for the poetic tension between American spectacle and everyday reality. The image exemplifies his groundbreaking approach to photography, blending spontaneity with a deeply humanistic perspective.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1957.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Event, New York, Documentary, American, Gelatin Silver Print, Urban, Rodeo, Mid-Century, Street Photography, Black and White

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