Carnival--Basel no number

1952

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with several rows of black and white film negatives. The scene captured in each small image shows different activities, objects, or settings. The contact sheet consists of multiple strips of film, each containing rectangular frames showcasing various scenes in monochrome. The images vary and include interior settings, possibly with musical performances or gatherings. Some frames have been marked with orange, suggesting selection or importance. The composition of the contact sheet provides insight into photographic processing and selection.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163311

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