Guggenheim 39--Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet displaying multiple small images from a film roll. The full-description includes a series of black-and-white frames positioned horizontally across the sheet, presenting a variety of scenes and compositions. The top row shows people engaging in leisure activities such as walking on cobbled streets and standing near an 'Of Pleasure' signboard. Some frames feature a person interacting with a rooster on the street, while another focuses on signage and posters in a city setting. There are also images of a crowd gathered, possibly at a public gathering or event, with some frames emphasizing a street parade or procession with people celebrating or witnessing an event. Red boxes highlight certain frames, drawing attention to particular scenes where people are interacting closely, suggesting a sense of community or event reportage. Each frame captures a moment in time, offering a glimpse into the era's activities and urban life.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64161604

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