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Guggenheim 674/Americans 31--Elko, Nevada

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring various black and white images. The contact sheet is composed of multiple rows of small photographs. The top rows capture indoor settings with table setups, chairs, and details consistent with a dimly lit environment. A red circle highlights one frame. Lower rows transition to outdoor scenes showing streets, buildings, and power lines under a generally flat sky. The sequences indicate a mix of urban exploration and candid moments, with compositions focusing on architecture and light and shadows.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.2 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.2153
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162309

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