Peru, no number

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet displaying multiple photographs laid out in a grid. The images vary in the amount of the body shown, with many focusing on the upper body or profile of individuals engaged in various outdoor activities. Several people wear wide-brimmed hats that cast shadows over their faces. Their clothing appears to be casual, potentially workwear, suited for farming or river activities, such as loose-fitting shirts. The scene seems to feature a rural setting, with some photographs showing open landscapes, bodies of water, mountains, and a sky filled with clouds. A few images present groups of people, including adults and children, who seem to be in motion or in conversation. There are no visible jewelry pieces, but some individuals appear to be carrying tools or engaged with objects related to their tasks. The contact sheet reveals annotations, including a circled "WM." visible in one section.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165286

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