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Robert Frank

Robert Frank c/o Pace/MacGill Gallery

American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

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Robert Frank, Untitled--letter to Sarah Greenough, December 23, 1998, 1998, gelatin silver print contact sheets, black ink, and colored writing paper, Gift of Sarah Greenough, 2024.170.1

Untitled--letter to Sarah Greenough, December 23, 1998

Robert Frank · 1998 · gelatin silver print contact sheets, black ink, and colored writing paper ·  Accession ID  2024.170.1

The image portrays an older man sitting in a seat, looking out of a curved window. He appears relaxed, with his head turned to the side. He has a white beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored hat and a buttoned-up shirt with two pens in the breast pocket. The background through the window is bright and uniform.
Robert Frank, Man in automobile--Los Angeles, 1956, gelatin silver print, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1990.28.769

Man in automobile--Los Angeles

Robert Frank · 1956 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1990.28.769

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring multiple small black and white photographs arranged in sequence. The images display various scenes, including vehicles, architecture, urban settings, outdoor scenes with cars, indoor scenes, and exterior shots of buildings with distinctive architecture. Each small frame on the sheet captures a moment in time.
Robert Frank, Guggenheim 121--New York City, 1955, contact sheet, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1990.28.2296

Guggenheim 121--New York City

Robert Frank · 1955 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1990.28.2296

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with various black and white images. The images show small rectangular frames capturing different scenes. The pictures include various subjects, such as aircrafts, travel scenes, personal moments, and candid street shots. Among the images are photos of airplanes and people with luggage, as well as moments of people interacting or moving about. The contact sheet has a raw, documentary feel associated with journalistic or personal travel photography.
Robert Frank, Switzerland--Paris 1, 1959, contact sheet, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1990.28.3181

Switzerland--Paris 1

Robert Frank · 1959 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1990.28.3181

This is a black-and-white film contact sheet with a series of film strips displaying various images. Each strip contains small individual frames capturing scenes, likely taken outdoors. The images consist of structures, people, landscapes, and streets with mountain backgrounds. Two circles labeled with the number '20' and a handwritten label "Andahuaylas - Sunday" are visible.
Robert Frank, Peru 20, 1948, contact sheet, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1990.28.1362

Peru 20

Robert Frank · 1948 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1990.28.1362

The image shows a young boy seated at a table, holding an adult's hand. He is surrounded by other children. Items on the table in front of him include a stack of papers, a box, and an inkwell.
Robert Frank, Festival--Children, possibly 1941, gelatin silver print, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1994.37.280

Festival--Children

Robert Frank · possibly 1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1994.37.280

The image is a contact sheet of black and white photographs organized in negative strips. Each strip contains small images capturing various scenes from different points of view, including roads, park-like settings, and picnic areas. A red circular mark highlights one photo. Some road images show a horizon line about a third into the image, often with trees or open sky. The documentary-style photographs are undeveloped, using a monochromatic color palette to depict textures and depth. Scenes include roads, trees, cars, and people interacting with the environment, creating narratives in each strip. Large trees and roads are visible in the background.
Robert Frank, Playground--Florida 8, April 1958, contact sheet, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1990.28.3060

Playground--Florida 8

Robert Frank · April 1958 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1990.28.3060

This is a photograph of an ornate interior with sweeping decorative elements. The image features a lavish setting with elaborate, curved architectural details and rich drapery. In the foreground, there are elements suggestive of theater seating or an opulent carriage. The central focus is on the ornate patterns and textures which convey a strong sense of depth and complexity, enhanced by the black and white tones that highlight the play of light and shadow on the intricate surfaces.
Robert Frank, Movie premiere—Hollywood, 1956, gelatin silver print, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1990.28.619

Movie premiere—Hollywood

Robert Frank · 1956 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1990.28.619

The contact sheet displays a series of photographs of a man seated in different poses. He is shown from the waist up to full body in some images. The man has a bald head and is wearing a light-colored sweater and dark pants. He appears relaxed and contemplative. The background includes framed artwork on the walls, a coffee table with various objects, and a room with large windows letting in natural light. Additional elements like a sofa and a lamp are visible in a few frames.
Robert Frank, Eugène Ionesco for "Mademoiselle" 2, 1961, contact sheet, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1994.37.1171

Eugène Ionesco for "Mademoiselle" 2

Robert Frank · 1961 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1994.37.1171

This is a contact sheet with frames of black and white film strips. The sheet contains various images of different scenes and subjects. One frame has an orange 'X' mark. The scenes include roads, marketplaces, products, and landscapes. Some frames show high detail, while others are more abstract or obscured due to exposure or contrast. The layout suggests an exploration and documentation of diverse visual motifs and settings.
Robert Frank, Peru 30, 1948, contact sheet, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 1990.28.1372

Peru 30

Robert Frank · 1948 · contact sheet ·  Accession ID  1990.28.1372