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The image shows a man seated on a bed with his upper body visible and legs partially shown. He rests his face in one hand, propping his elbow on his knee, while sitting slightly sideways. The man has thinning hair and a contemplative expression. He is dressed in a short-sleeve shirt and light-colored pants. Nearby on the bed, there are objects such as a camera, what appears to be a telephone handset, a jacket, and other items. The bed has a checkered bedspread. The background reveals a wood-paneled wall and an open door leading to another room.
Mellon Tytell, Robert Frank, Boulder, Colorado, 1982, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.5

Robert Frank, Boulder, Colorado

Mellon Tytell · 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.5

The image depicts a man standing outdoors in a snowy landscape. He is standing upright with his hands together and a slight forward lean, indicating movement or gesture. The man has a smiling expression, expressive eyes, a high forehead, short windswept hair, and is dressed in a dark coat, pants, and shoes suitable for the snowy environment. The ground around him is snowy and uneven, with taller snowdrifts in the background. The sky is bright and clear, and there is a leafless tree partially visible in the distance.
Unknown, 20th Century, Kurigami 21 April 1994 (Robert Frank in Kurigami, Japan), 1994, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.3

Kurigami 21 April 1994 (Robert Frank in Kurigami, Japan)

Unknown, 20th Century · 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.3

The image shows a coastal scene in a black and white photograph. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking out over a rugged shoreline with frothy waves crashing against the beach. The horizon line is high in the composition, where the ocean meets the sky. The photograph emphasizes contrasts and textures, highlighting the movement of the waves and the terrain of the land. In the background, the sea and sky merge into similar shades of gray, enhancing the monochromatic color palette and visual impact of the scene.
Robert Frank, Mabou on a Cold Day, n.d., gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.10

Mabou on a Cold Day

Robert Frank · n.d. · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.10

The image displays abstract shapes and lines in black and white at the top, along with a detailed cityscape at the bottom. The abstract section resembles hazy interior outlines with light and shadow, suggesting a reflective surface. The city skyline features various buildings and spires. Handwritten text, "For Kauzaki," "Memory and Reality," and additional notes are included in the composition.
Robert Frank, From Memory and Reality, 1995, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.14

From Memory and Reality

Robert Frank · 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.14

The image shows an abstract composition with blurred, vertical lines and shapes in the foreground. In the distance, there is a blend of colors transitioning from deep blues to lighter hues, similar to a cloudy sky or calm ocean surface. The elements create a dreamy vision with a vague silhouette or structure. The handwritten text at the bottom reads "FOR HER FANTÔME."
Robert Frank, For Her Fantôme, n.d., internal dye diffusion transfer print (Polaroid SX-70), Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.18

For Her Fantôme

Robert Frank · n.d. · internal dye diffusion transfer print (Polaroid SX-70) ·  Accession ID  2010.108.18

The image shows a man from the waist up, standing and facing the camera. He has medium-length, dark, curly hair that frames his face. He has a beard and is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. The man is wearing a light-colored t-shirt with a print of a newspaper on it. In his left hand, he is holding an open magazine titled "Fish," with images visible on the pages, and in his right hand, he holds a book titled "Volcanoes," with a photo of volcanic activity on the cover. In the background, the wall is plain, and across the top part of the image, there is writing that appears to read "PROCOL HARUM." The image is in black and white.
Robert Frank, Pablo, March 1979, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.11

Pablo, March 1979

Robert Frank · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.11

The image shows a partial view of a person's head and upper body, cropped closely. The person appears to be sitting with their head resting on their hand, elbow on a surface. The man's facial features are not clearly visible due to the shadow, but the outline of the forehead and some wrinkles are visible. His hair is short and appears a bit tousled. The person is wearing a dark top. There are no visible jewelry or objects they are holding. The background is a window through which the silhouette of a landscape with hills and a telephone pole can be seen.
Unknown, 20th Century, Kurigami 20 April '94 (Robert Frank in Kurigami, Japan), 1994, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.2

Kurigami 20 April '94 (Robert Frank in Kurigami, Japan)

Unknown, 20th Century · 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.2

This is a photograph showing a snowy landscape with a handwritten letter overlaid. The image features a desolate, snow-covered scene with various piles of rocks and wood covered in snow in the foreground. A single pole with an animal skull mounted on it is also visible. A snow-covered hill stretches towards the horizon where an ocean meets the sky. The lower half of the image contains the handwritten letter, beginning with "Dear Kazuko," and expressing sentiments on travel and well-being before ending with a signature. The handwriting is distinctive and cursive, with annotations and asterisks for clarification.
Robert Frank, Letter to Kazuko, n.d., gelatin silver print, black ink, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.8

Letter to Kazuko

Robert Frank · n.d. · gelatin silver print, black ink ·  Accession ID  2010.108.8

This is a photograph of a scenic landscape by the sea with handwritten notes around it. The photograph features a tall, cylindrical stone pillar set against a coastline with a body of water in the background and grassy terrain in the foreground. The sky above is partly cloudy. Surrounding the photograph are handwritten notes on a plain white paper, with text that includes date annotations, an invitation, and a personal message. The words "INVITATION" and "Personal" are prominently written. The handwriting varies in size and style.
Robert Frank, Invitation, Mabou, Sept 26, '00, September 26, 2000, internal dye diffusion transfer print (Polaroid SX-70), Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.7

Invitation, Mabou, Sept 26, '00

Robert Frank · September 26, 2000 · internal dye diffusion transfer print (Polaroid SX-70) ·  Accession ID  2010.108.7

The image shows a person from the head down to the waist. The person is standing and is partially obscured by a bunch of balloons. The face of the person is hidden by the balloons. They are wearing a dark-colored jacket. There are no visible accessories or jewelry, and their hands are partially visible, likely holding the strings of the balloons. The background features a blurry urban setting with old buildings and trees on either side. The image is in black and white.
Robert Frank, Balloons, France, 1950, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.19

Balloons, France

Robert Frank · 1950 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.19