Guggenheim 61/Americans 73--Belle Isle

June 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet containing multiple negative images. The contact sheet displays a series of black and white photographs arranged sequentially, capturing various scenes including people in urban settings, automobiles, and groups of individuals possibly in a beach or park environment. Some pictures feature vehicles parked alongside a road with trees in the background, while others show groups of people standing or walking in what appears to be a bustling city street. There are also more intimate shots, such as candid moments at a cafe or diner, and other scenes possibly depicting social gatherings and leisure activities. Several frames are highlighted or marked with red grease pencil. The contact sheet provides a glimpse into diverse social settings and modes of transportation.

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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64161597

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