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Paris 1A

1949-1950

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet of film negatives. It displays black-and-white film strips with multiple images showing various scenes, including outdoor locations with architectural elements such as bridges and waterways, structures resembling landmarks, parks, and natural settings with water and trees. The frames exhibit different perspectives and angles of scenes. The sprocket holes are visible along the edges, and some frames have handwritten annotations. The layout offers insight into the photographic process, showing raw captures before selection and editing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 23.8 cm (11 3/4 x 9 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1444
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64161459

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