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Cowboys III

September 1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet featuring black and white photographs from an urban setting. The sheet shows multiple rows of small rectangular photos capturing street scenes with figures, market stands, horses, and distinctive attire. The images are taken from various angles and include marquees or signage indicating an urban locale. Some photos show a bustling marketplace or public event with movement and interaction. The sheet provides a glimpse into the photographic process, displaying potential selections for further development or use.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.3 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.2074
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Inscriptions

center right in yellow grease pencil: III

Wikidata ID

Q64161990

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