1959 Photograph by John Cohen Captures Robert Frank, Alfred Leslie, and Gregory Corso
A photograph taken in 1959 by John Cohen features three prominent figures of the Beat Generation: photographer Robert Frank, painter Alfred Leslie, and poet Gregory Corso. The image is held in the collection of L. Parker Stephenson Photographs in New York City. The photograph was documented on the artcritical website on September 8, 2016. This visual record connects key artists from a pivotal cultural movement in mid-20th century America.
Key facts
- The photograph was taken in 1959.
- The photographer is John Cohen.
- The subjects are Robert Frank, Alfred Leslie, and Gregory Corso.
- The image is part of the L. Parker Stephenson Photographs collection.
- The collection is located in New York City.
- The photograph was posted on artcritical on September 8, 2016.
- The subjects are associated with the Beat Generation.
- Robert Frank is a photographer, Alfred Leslie a painter, and Gregory Corso a poet.
Entities
Artists
- John Cohen
- Robert Frank
- Alfred Leslie
- Gregory Corso
Institutions
- L. Parker Stephenson Photographs
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States