Early New York City 5

c. 1949-1950

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a series of black and white contact prints on a single sheet. The photograph shows a collection of small images arranged in three rows. The top row includes images of a person walking and a framed view through a window or small opening. The second row features crowded street scenes, with frames capturing a busy intersection and a sign reading "CHICAGO EXPRESS." The bottom row includes scenes of people in a busy environment, possibly entering or exiting a building, and a closer view of a similar busy street or station environment. The contact sheet reflects an informal documentation style typical of street photography, focusing on moments of daily life and the hustle and bustle of a city.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64165215

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