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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Paris 2B

1951-1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image shows a series of rectangular shapes arranged in rows, resembling a strip of film negatives. It features multiple small, rectangular frames, each containing a snapshot. The frames depict blurry outlines of figures and objects that evoke crowded gatherings or events, such as people standing or seated in a theater-like setting. In one frame, there is a large shape resembling a lotus or draped stage curtain. Together, these images form a collection akin to unprocessed memories spread out on a strip of film.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 20.1 x 25.1 cm (7 15/16 x 9 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1647
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64163816

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