Guggenheim 393/Americans 83--U.S. 90 en route to Del Rio, Texas

November 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet composed of multiple black and white images. The contact sheet displays a grid of images, each a small frame from a film roll, capturing various scenes and objects. These images showcase a range of subjects including interior scenes with individuals in smart attire, exterior landscapes with horizon views, a mid-century car with a visible interior, and roadside establishments with signage. A prominent sign reads "WORLD'S LARGEST GAMBLING HOUSE — DOWNTOWN." Another sign on the sheet says "TRUCK RATES," and a cafe is also visible in one of the frames. Some images are marked with orange arrows. The frames are organized in such a way that suggests an eclectic but thoughtful documentation of a specific time or place, presenting both buildings and vehicles as well as human interest themes.

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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64161553

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