On ship--New York to Paris 1

1949

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a collage made from strips of photographic film negatives against a dark background. The negatives depict various scenes, including a ship or nautical setting, visible through portholes and rigging, and other indeterminate scenes. Some damage or markings are present. The overlap and arrangement of the film strips create a sense of movement and chronology, reminiscent of film contact sheets. The overall effect suggests a narrative through the captured snapshots linked by the textured backdrop.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163048

You may be interested in

Loading Results