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11th Street story 44/People You Don't See 9

1951

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of film strips with various scenes. The image features several strips of black and white film laid against a dark background, showing multiple frames and scenes captured within each strip. The film strips depict an indoor setting with objects such as a bust, shelves, and tools or artistic materials. The number "44" is displayed in black, and one specific frame is circled. The composition showcases the method of film photography through the exposed strips and the detail within each frame.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 20.2 x 25.2 cm (7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1586
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64163503

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