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Paris 89B

1951-1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring various street scenes and urban settings. The contact sheet contains several black and white images arranged in rows and columns, showcasing different frames taken in a city environment. Various images capture sidewalks, buildings, and potential market areas. Some images depict train tracks stretching into the distance, while others show street vendors or market stalls with an array of items. There are markings, such as circles and scribbles in bright colors. Each frame provides a snapshot of city life.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.3 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1734
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162160

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