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Passage Leolidas--Paris 44A

1949-1950

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a black and white contact sheet featuring multiple small photographs arranged in a grid. The photos show street scenes, building facades, and close-up shots in a city setting. The horizon is situated towards the upper portion of each frame, with elements like rooftops and street lines crossing it. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing contrasts between light and shadow. Pedestrians, vehicles, storefronts, buildings, and urban architecture are visible, creating a diverse cityscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.5 x 23.3 cm (10 1/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1487
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64161539

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