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Cowboys IX

September 1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet containing frames capturing scenes of daily life and various activities. The frames are in black and white, showcasing traditional film photography. The images depict vehicles, rural or western clothing, and interactions between figures. The arrangement of frames suggests a selection process for developing shots. Nature elements like trees and open spaces hint at a rural or outdoor setting.

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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

1990.28.2080
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64161994

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