Filmen (Filming) 59-68

1942

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a collage featuring nine black and white images of a circus performance. The images show elephants, a sea animal resembling a walrus, and performers interacting with the animals in a central ring. The lighting creates high contrasts, emphasizing the actions and movements of the animals. Spectators surround the ring, enhancing the atmosphere. Each photo captures a different sequence of the act, showcasing the variety of performances in the circus.
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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

    1990.28.63

  • 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 59-68

Wikidata ID

Q64164304

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