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Peru 12

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image depicts black and white film strips arranged horizontally on a dark surface. Each strip contains multiple frames with various scenes - landscapes, portraits, and mountainous terrain. The topmost strip is labeled with the number "12" circled in black marker. Some frames have bright highlights, while others are darker. The overall color palette is grayscale. Orange 'X' and other markings on the film strips indicate specific frames.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1354
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64165246

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