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Venice, Italy 14

1964

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image shows black and white film negatives laid out in horizontal strips on a flat surface. The sprocket holes are visible along the edges of each strip. Within the frames of the negatives are interior scenes of a large, ornate building, possibly a church or similar grand space. Lighting from chandeliers or fixtures create dramatic effects. The scenes depict multiple figures in formal settings, suggesting an event or gathering, though individuals are not identifiable. Each frame captures different compositions, showing a sequence of moments.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.3338
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162801

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