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South America and Spain 5

1948

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with multiple black and white images. The contact sheet displays small, rectangular images in strips, typical of the analog photographic process. Each frame captures scenes of urban environments like streets with architectural elements and gatherings or events, possibly including signs, banners, or decorations. The images convey a narrative of a particular location, highlighting lively street scenes and the structures around. The uniformity in tone and light across the images creates a cohesive and historical documentary effect.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 23.8 x 29.8 cm (9 3/8 x 11 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1406
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64165300

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