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Wales 31

March 1953

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet of black-and-white negatives showing a series of photographs. The images feature dimly lit scenes with possible artificial light sources creating strong contrasts and shadows. Some frames on the sheet are marked with grease pencil, indicating selections or rejections. The contact sheet offers a glimpse into the photographic process, showcasing scenes in a candid, documentary style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 20.3 x 25.8 cm (8 x 10 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.1975
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Inscriptions

upper left in red grease pencil: 31

Wikidata ID

Q64163255

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