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42nd Street--Early New York City 4

1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows four strips of 35mm film negatives against a dark background. Each strip contains various urban scenes, including buildings, street views, and architectural details. The film borders, sprocket holes, and text markings like "SAFETY FILM" and "EASTMAN" are visible. One strip has a red number "4" written on it. The negatives appear to capture candid city life scenes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1212
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162401

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