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11th Street story 17

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet containing multiple images. The black and white contact sheet appears to capture candid street scenes, featuring various urban settings and moments. The film strip contains rows of small, rectangular frames of photographs that show outdoor environments and architecture, including buildings and streets, with vehicles and other elements indicative of a city atmosphere. The images seem to be shot from different angles and distances, showcasing street-level views as well as higher perspectives.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 20.2 x 25.3 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1559
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64163429

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