London 58

1952-1953

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet displaying small black and white images of various scenes in an urban environment. The contact sheet contains a grid of film frames showcasing street scenes, gatherings, a musician with an accordion, and an individual in front of a shop or office. The images depict moments of daily life and events, with people interacting, observing, and moving through streets with public architecture and storefronts. Each frame captures a slice of life from a specific time and place, reflecting the energy and activities of urban environments. The contact sheet offers a narrative collage documenting urban experiences.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: 58; lower left in black ink: 58

Wikidata ID

Q64163656

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