Early New York City no number

c. 1949-1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring several black and white film negatives. The contact sheet is laid out in a grid format, displaying multiple images in columns. Each strip of negatives shows scenes taken in an urban environment, identified by buildings, streets, and objects associated with a city. Some frames depict architectural details, such as columns and doorways, while others capture outdoor street views, including fire hydrants, street crossings, and parked cars. There is a visible texture and grain typical of film photography. Each photograph within the strips captures different angles and perspectives, providing a varied representation of the setting and objects.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162407

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