Guggenheim 161--Inauguration, Washington, D.C.

January 1957

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with various black and white images taken on film. The contact sheet showcases a series of photograph negatives, each capturing different elements of what appears to be a gathering or event. The images are arranged in rows and columns, revealing scenes that include a large white vehicle, various individuals standing amidst trees, and architectural structures including the dome of a significant building in the background. One of the frames is prominently marked with an orange circle. The bottom half of the contact sheet contains images of people gathered. The use of black and white film adds a timeless quality to the photographs, emphasizing contrasts and details in the scenes.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64162472

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