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Circus--New York City VIII

1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet displaying various black and white stills. The contact sheet captures a series of images in sequential frames. The images show close-ups and candid moments, with several photographs focusing on individuals engaged in activities, expressions of contemplation, or captured mid-discussion. There are also images depicting nighttime scenes with lights. A distinct image with red diagonal lines and a bright overlay stands out among the monochromatic photos.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 20.3 x 25.3 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1192
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Bibliography

1952

Thétard, Henry. "Magie du Cirque." Neuf no. 7 (September 1952): 14-23.

Wikidata ID

Q64165228

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