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Peru, no number

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a collage comprising various black and white images. The collage presents a series of small rectangular photographs featuring an assortment of subjects including architectural structures, natural landscapes, and maritime vessels. Some images highlight ornate building facades with detailed stonework, snowy mountain ranges, open stretches of water, ship parts with ropes and beams, as well as scenes of maritime travel. Shadows and framing elements contribute to the depth of the collage.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

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

1990.28.1394
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64165287

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