Guggenheim 685/Americans 32--U.S. 91, leaving Blackfoot, Idaho

May 1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The contact sheet contains a series of images with different scenes and activities. People are depicted dining, sitting in a car, visiting shops, and public spaces. The images range from close-ups of faces or hands to interactions and routine actions. One person in the top right corner wears a brimmed hat and is eating. Some pictures show individuals inside vehicles. The clothing worn by the subjects appears casual and typical for the mid-20th century, including hats, coats, and jackets. A row features groups of people seated, hinting at a community gathering. Backgrounds vary from interiors to outdoor urban and suburban settings. Overall, the contact sheet captures candid moments likely reflecting daily life during that time.

Media Options

This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview


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

Q64162392

You may be interested in

Loading Results