Filmen (Filming) 36-47

1942

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a collection of twelve grayscale images arranged in a grid format. The images show various scenes and subjects captured candidly. 

- Image 36: A busy scene with individuals around a film set or photographic setup.
- Image 37: A solitary house at night under dramatic lighting.
- Image 38: A person silhouetted against a shimmering water backdrop.
- Images 39, 40, 41: Groups of people in a rural setting engaged in communal activities.
- Image 42: A person working with machinery outdoors.
- Image 43: A dramatic indoor scene with individuals.
- Image 44: A portrait of a man.
- Images 45, 46: Intimate interactions between two people.
- Image 47: A formal portrait of an individual. 

The collection covers a wide thematic range including intimate portraits, community life, and individual reflection.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    2 1/4 inch gelatin silver prints mounted on board

  • Credit Line

    Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 x 21 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.28.62

  • Series Title

    Filming, Switzerland

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: F; upper right beside each contact print in black ink the numbers 36-47

Wikidata ID

Q64164303

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