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Peru 13

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image shows a set of black and white film negatives. The negatives are placed on a lightbox, showcasing multiple strips of film with various frames of photographs. The subjects include architecture, landscapes, and abstract compositions. Some frames depict structures with arches, landscapes, and cityscapes. Certain frames are marked with circles or crosses. The negatives are displayed against a dark background, emphasizing the tonal variations in the frames.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1355
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64165247

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