Guggenheim 454/Americans 14--Hollywood

February 1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring multiple small black and white images capturing various urban scenes and moments. The description depicts a series of small, rectangular frames organized in rows, showcasing different vignettes of a bustling city setting. Some frames feature outdoor scenes with buildings and street signs visible, while others capture indoor environments. A few frames have been circled, drawing attention to specific images. The overall composition conveys a sense of movement and activity, as captured through the lens of a street photographer documenting fleeting moments in the city. The monochromatic tones and composition suggest an exploration of everyday urban life.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2009

  • Looking In: Robert Frank's The Americans, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2009, unnumbered catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64161615

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