Guggenheim 110/Toy Ball C6/Americans 67

October 1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet displaying black-and-white photographs capturing a social event or gathering. The photos predominantly feature people, either in candid moments or posing, with varying degrees of body visibility. Some images show full-length views of individuals, particularly when they are standing, while others focus more closely on upper bodies or seated positions. Most subjects are dressed in formal attire, including suits and elegant dresses typical of a high-profile event or party. In several images, the people appear in social settings, often seated at tables laid with tablecloths and adorned with glassware, silverware, and lit candles, indicating a formal dining environment. The individuals display a range of characteristics, from older adults to younger attendees, with hairstyles that appear styled according to formal party standards. Accessories such as jewelry are visible on some, adding to the sense of formality. The background reveals a busy atmosphere, indicative of a gathering or celebration, with other guests visible, tables close by, and a dim, intimate lighting consistent with a dinner or elegant event setting.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1978

  • The Americans. New York, 1978: no. 67.

Wikidata ID

Q64163317

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