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Communion 2

1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet with multiple black and white images of individuals in urban and celebratory settings. The photos show people dressed formally, engaging in various activities in the city. The images depict scenes that suggest a ceremonial or festive atmosphere, with city structures in the background. The layout shows interactions and moments shared by the individuals in different settings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

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

1994.37.1117
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Bibliography

1962

"New York is Constantly Changing, Growing." Advertising Age (23 April 1962): p. 23 (frame 24).

Inscriptions

center verso in orange pencil: 2

Wikidata ID

Q64165339

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