Cowboys no number

September 1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring various black and white images. The contact sheet contains a series of film photographs depicting scenes involving individuals engaged in activities with costumes, hats, and a stage environment. The images are organized in a grid-like pattern typical of contact sheets, showing different moments captured in each frame. Each frame appears to tell a slice of a larger story, with images of outfits, interactions between individuals, and props. The sequence of images suggests an exploration of behind-the-scenes or workspaces possibly related to a theatrical or cinematic context. Aesthetic elements include the texture of the film strip and the monochrome tones that highlight shadows and contrast, offering a glimpse into the narrative documented through these photographs.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162002

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