Longchamps--Paris 7A

1949-1950

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring multiple small images. The contact sheet contains a series of black and white photographs, each capturing a different scene. The images are arranged in rows and display a variety of settings. In the second row, one of the images has a large number "7" written over it. The scenes include shots both indoors and outdoors, with notable features such as buildings, streets, and what appears to be a large water fountain. The photographs offer a view into mid-20th-century public spaces and activities. There is an interesting mixture of formal attire and casual gatherings, indicating public events or social gatherings. The sheet demonstrates the process of selecting images for further enlargement or publication, showcasing the photographer's method of capturing multiple aspects of a particular event or day.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161462

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