MacArthur parade--New York City no number

April 20, 1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with images capturing scenes of a city event. The contact sheet consists of multiple small, black and white photographs organized into several rows, each displaying a different perspective or moment of what appears to be a public gathering or event in an urban environment. The images show crowds on city streets, tall buildings, and possibly a parade or protest, as indicated by the presence of people closely gathered and the appearance of uniformed individuals that might be part of a public service or security detail. Some frames appear to have 'DO NOT CROSS' signs suggesting areas cordoned off, while others show bustling city scenes with high-rise buildings looming overhead. The contact sheet format displays several small frames on a single strip of film, offering a glimpse into raw, unedited sequences captured during the event. Each image offers a different angle or moment in time, reflecting the dynamism and energy of the urban setting.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64163301

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