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1947

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image consists of ten black and white photographs arranged in a grid pattern. Each photo shows a unique viewpoint of an urban environment, including street-level shots of cobbled roads and narrow alleys, as well as elevated perspectives capturing rooftops and chimneys. The compositions feature strong lines, textures of brick and cobblestone, and diffused lighting from an overcast day. Trash, signs, and small figures are captured within the scenes, emphasizing an urban aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.2 x 25.2 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1169
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64165203

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