Paris 83B

1951-1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image consists of black and white film negatives showing various scenes. The negatives display multiple rows of individual photo frames capturing partial and full bodies of people in candid street or park settings. There are children and adults depicted in different frames, featuring discernible facial features and diverse hairstyles. The individuals are shown wearing coats and jackets, suggesting cooler weather. Some frames show outdoor backgrounds with trees, park benches, fences, and cobblestone paths. Handwritten numbers and a sketched '83' in blue are present as notations on the film index. Some of the frames show tearing and damage that obscure parts of the images. The negatives are bordered in black, typical of filmstrips, offering a structured view of various moments.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163575

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