Man holding Bible--Early New York City A1

1958

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring multiple images of a scene from a public demonstration, with visible signs and flags. The contact sheet consists of a series of small black and white images arranged in rows, each capturing different angles and moments from the event. Prominent within the images are large American flags and signs with various texts, indicating a focus on protest or political expression. The overall tone is documentary, providing a raw glimpse into the event, highlighting the visual elements of activism such as placards and national symbols. The placement and sequencing of the images suggest a detailed photographic study or journalistic account, capturing the dynamic atmosphere of the demonstration.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1972

  • Frank, Robert. The Lines of My Hand. Tokyo, 1972: p. 15 (frame 22: New York City 1951).

Wikidata ID

Q64163472

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