Peru 32

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a photographic contact sheet displaying a series of black and white images. The contact sheet shows a collection of photographic negatives organized in rows. Each row consists of a sequence of small images that are part of a larger roll of film. The top of the contact sheet has an annotation that reads "Arrival by boat in Puno, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa." The images on the contact sheet seem to capture various scenes, possibly taken in and around a boat on a lake, panoramic landscapes, and everyday activities. The negatives are bordered by the characteristic sprocket holes of 35mm film. The sheet is marked with a circular number "32," likely for reference or organization purposes. There are signs of deterioration or damage, indicated by areas of discoloration or blemishes on the sheet. This contact sheet serves as a preview or proof that photographers use to review their work before making larger prints.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64165266

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