Early New York City 7

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a series of black and white film strips displaying various cityscapes and signs. The image shows several rows of film negatives laid out on a flat surface. Each strip contains multiple images featuring urban environments, including tall buildings, street scenes, and advertising billboards. The repetition of a building with a sign that reads "Henry Fonda Mister Roberts" suggests a theme or focus, possibly documenting a specific era or cultural moment. The contact sheets are arranged diagonally across the image, creating a collage of city life and architecture. The black and white images emphasize contrast and details, giving a historic or nostalgic feel to the composition.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161957

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