Guggenheim 316--Arkansas

November 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of multiple contact sheets with street scenes and everyday moments. The image displays a collection of 35mm black-and-white film contact sheets capturing various scenes from mid-20th century urban life. The frames show images of outdoor street activities, such as cars on a road, groups of people congregating, and storefronts with signage like "Safeway" and "Coca-Cola". Interior scenes include people seated in what appears to be a diner. Some frames feature vintage vehicles on city streets, offering a glimpse into daily life and urban infrastructure of the period. The photographs collectively document historical snapshots from that era. The arrangement of the film contact sheets suggests an organized sequence of moments captured as potential selections for further study.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161832

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