From Memory and Reality

1995

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image displays abstract shapes and lines in black and white at the top, along with a detailed cityscape at the bottom. The abstract section resembles hazy interior outlines with light and shadow, suggesting a reflective surface. The city skyline features various buildings and spires. Handwritten text, "For Kauzaki," "Memory and Reality," and additional notes are included in the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima

  • Dimensions

    image: 12.3 x 16 cm (4 13/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 34.4 x 26.4 cm (13 9/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.108.14

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Kazuko Oshima, Japan; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist, lower right under image in red ink: Mabou Sept. 1995; across lower bottom in red ink: For Kazuko / from Memory and Reality Robert 57th Street / Apt. 57B Dec.14.95

Wikidata ID

Q64164007

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