The Japanese Flamingo in Pablo's Bottle 1997

"The Japanese Flamingo in Pablo's Bottle" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, taken in 1997. The photograph features a small, plastic flamingo inside a glass bottle, standing on a block of wood in a dimly lit room. Frank was a renowned American photographer, known for his candid, documentary style, and this image reflects his interest in the everyday and the mundane. While the subject matter may seem simple, the photograph's stark composition and atmospheric lighting create a sense of mystery and intrigue. It was published in the book "The Lines of My Hand," which was also dedicated to Pablo Neruda, an influential Chilean poet. The image is part of a larger collection of photographs by Robert Frank, exploring themes of isolation, memory, and the passage of time.