On ship--New York to Paris A

1949

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet containing multiple smaller black-and-white images. The full-description: This photograph displays a series of small, individual frames that together form a contact sheet of film negatives. Each frame captures different scenes, mostly of maritime or nautical themes, such as rough seas with large waves and ship masts. Interspersed are urban scenes with buildings, some signage, and a few shots taken through portholes, likely from a ship. The varying perspectives and angles offer a narrative tapestry of maritime life and coastal urban landscapes, suggesting movement and travel.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64163192

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