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Discover the powerful imagery of Robert Frank's 'Trolley—New Orleans', a captivating work that encapsulates a poignant moment in American history. This brand new edition, published by The Museum of Modern Art in 2021, features 48 pages that showcase Frank's iconic photograph captured during his extensive road trip across the United States. The image starkly contrasts the lives of white and black passengers in a New Orleans streetcar, illustrating the reality of segregation in the mid-20th century. Frank aimed to depict the complexities of the American populace through his lens, a vision he eloquently described in his work, *The Americans*. This photograph, which graced the cover of the 1959 edition, serves not only as an artistic expression but also as a historical statement that resonates with contemporary discussions on race and inequality. An insightful essay by curator Lucy Gallun enhances this experience, exploring the ongoing relevance of Frank’s imagery. With free shipping and a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks, this remarkable piece is a must-have for collectors and photography enthusiasts alike. Own a part of art history and reflect on the narratives that shape American society today. Don't miss the chance to add Robert Frank's cultural touchstone to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781633451193
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art
Pages: 48
Description:
In the midst of an extended road trip across the United States, Robert Frank pointed his camera lens at a passing trolley in New Orleans, took a single exposure, and then turned back to bustling Canal Street, where crowds of people swarmed the sidewalks. That single click of the shutter produced a picture with enduring clarity: a row of windows framing the street car's passengers-white passengers in the front, black passengers in the back.
Frank captured individual faces gazing from each rectangular frame, from the weary black man in his work shirt, to the young white girl just in front of him, her hand resting on the wooden sign that designated areas segregated by race. In 1958, Frank wrote: "With these photographs, I have attempted to show a cross-section of the American population. My effort was to express it simply and without confusion." By the time The Americans was published in the United States in 1959 (he managed to publish a French edition the previous year), with this image now appearing on its front cover, New Orleans street cars and buses had been desegregated through a May 30, 1958 court order. But Jim Crow was still in full swing, the 1960s Civil Rights struggles still ahead. An essay by curator Lucy Gallun conveys how this image continues to reverberate in new contexts today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781633451193
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art
Pages: 48
Description:
In the midst of an extended road trip across the United States, Robert Frank pointed his camera lens at a passing trolley in New Orleans, took a single exposure, and then turned back to bustling Canal Street, where crowds of people swarmed the sidewalks. That single click of the shutter produced a picture with enduring clarity: a row of windows framing the street car's passengers-white passengers in the front, black passengers in the back.
Frank captured individual faces gazing from each rectangular frame, from the weary black man in his work shirt, to the young white girl just in front of him, her hand resting on the wooden sign that designated areas segregated by race. In 1958, Frank wrote: "With these photographs, I have attempted to show a cross-section of the American population. My effort was to express it simply and without confusion." By the time The Americans was published in the United States in 1959 (he managed to publish a French edition the previous year), with this image now appearing on its front cover, New Orleans street cars and buses had been desegregated through a May 30, 1958 court order. But Jim Crow was still in full swing, the 1960s Civil Rights struggles still ahead. An essay by curator Lucy Gallun conveys how this image continues to reverberate in new contexts today.