Guggenheim 183--New York City

possibly 1950

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of multiple film strips displayed together. It features rectangular film strips filled with numerous small black-and-white thumbnails showing scenes of crowded indoor gatherings. The images depict people in a large setting with high ceilings, resembling an airport or station. Light can be seen streaming through windows in some frames. The scenes show various interactions, with some individuals raising their arms. The composition suggests documentation of events at a specific location, capturing various angles and moments. Some frames are marked with scribbles or selections.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161606

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