Circus--New York City XII

1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with multiple small images. The contact sheet consists of a series of black and white film strips, each with small, rectangular frames displaying various scenes and subjects. The frames include candid and dynamic compositions. Some frames have red markings, like 'X' or circles. The subjects of the images involve diverse scenarios, such as an urban setting, possibly with figures, and some appear to capture live action situations with energy and movement. The overall effect of the contact sheet gives a sense of narrative being pieced together, with some images chosen for emphasis over others.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1952

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

Wikidata ID

Q64165232

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