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Two men are standing outdoors under a tree. The man on the left is wearing a white short-sleeved button-up shirt and a white cap. He has short, dark hair and rectangular glasses. The man on the right has medium-length curly hair and is wearing a dark shirt with a jacket on his shoulders. Both men are facing the camera and seem to be speaking. In the background, people are walking or standing. A clothing rack displaying patterned shirts is on the left side of the image. The setting appears to be a sunny day.
Mellon Tytell, Carl Solomon and Gregory Corso, Boulder, Colorado, 1982, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.6

Carl Solomon and Gregory Corso, Boulder, Colorado

Mellon Tytell · 1982 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.6

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

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 shows a tall glass bottle with a cylindrical base. Inside the bottle is a small flamingo figurine. The photo is in black and white. The bottle and base are centered in the composition, with the bottle slightly to the right. In the bottom left corner, there is a bright circular light spot creating contrast against the dark background.
Robert Frank, The Japanese Flamingo in Pablo's Bottle, 1997, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.13

The Japanese Flamingo in Pablo's Bottle

Robert Frank · 1997 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.13

The image shows a snowy landscape. Snow covers the ground, with a row of snow-topped evergreen trees in the upper third of the frame. A person's shadow holding a camera falls on a snow-covered rock in the foreground. A tree trunk is visible on the right. The image is photographic, using a palette of black, white, and gray. The lighting indicates a cold day with long shadows cast by the low sun.
Robert Frank, Winter, Mabou, February 16, 1996, diffusion transfer print (Polaroid), Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.17

Winter, Mabou

Robert Frank · February 16, 1996 · diffusion transfer print (Polaroid) ·  Accession ID  2010.108.17

This image features a double-exposed or collage-like composition. On the left side, a grassy landscape is depicted with a wooden post, a crow, and a figure standing in the background. The scene conveys a rural setting with soft green and rustic tones. The right side shows an abstract or blurred section with a shadow or silhouette of a person against a warm-hued background. The composition is bordered by black tape, and there is handwritten text at the bottom of the image.
Robert Frank, March 2002, 2002, inkjet print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.9

March 2002

Robert Frank · 2002 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.9

The image consists of a grid layout containing four black and white photographs. Each photograph displays a view of the sky with the sun hidden behind clouds. The sun appears slightly off-center in each photo, with no clear horizon visible. The images exhibit a grainy texture due to the black and white film technique, highlighting the cloud formations and contrast between the sun and clouds. The monochromatic color palette focuses on shades of gray to emphasize the variations in cloud patterns and light exposure.
Robert Frank, Sun + Sky, 1998, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.15

Sun + Sky

Robert Frank · 1998 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.15

This is a photograph of a piece of mixed-media artwork with text. The image shows the words "ROBERT FRANK MOVING OUT" in bold letters at the top on a white background. Below, there is a small black square with the word "Words" painted on it. This central element is within a hand-drawn circular outline. Beneath this, there is handwriting in black ink that reads "and Memories for Kazuko" followed by red dots. Further below, more handwriting states "NOVEMBER 5th 1994 New York City" and "from Robert" in a casual script. The composition includes a combination of printed and handwritten elements, creating a collage or mixed-media effect.
Robert Frank, Moving Out, 1994, hardcover book with internal dye diffusion print (Polaroid SX-70), Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.20

Moving Out

Robert Frank · 1994 · hardcover book with internal dye diffusion print (Polaroid SX-70) ·  Accession ID  2010.108.20

The image shows a large hand holding a pair of scissors on the left side. Next to the hand is a box labeled "Jumbo Magic Black Snakes" with a snake illustration. The color palette is mostly grayscale with some red accents. The hand and scissors are on the left side, with the box slightly to the right and crumpled paper below.
Robert Frank, For Secret Ceremony, 2000, gelatin silver print, Gift from the Estate of Kazuko Oshima, 2010.108.16

For Secret Ceremony

Robert Frank · 2000 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.108.16

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