11th Street story 10

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a series of black and white contact sheets. The image features multiple rows of film strips containing various scenes captured in black and white, presented in negative form. Each film strip is lined with frames that display a variety of scenes including urban environments, cars, shadowy streets, and individuals captured in candid moments. The overall composition showcases the photographic process of reviewing negatives before printing, providing a glimpse into the workflow of a photographer. The contrast and exposure levels vary across the strips, offering insight into different lighting conditions and subject matter captured in each frame.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163487

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