Guggenheim 335--Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana

November 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring multiple frames of black and white photography. The description of the contact sheet reveals a variety of urban scenes and subjects, each captured in individual frames. The images appear to depict candid moments of architectural views, street life, densely populated urban environments, movement of cars, reflections, and skyline views with industrial buildings silhouetted against the sky. There is a high contrast in many frames, drawing the eye to dark and light areas. The frames collectively provide a narrative of city life, ranging from detailed street moments to broader architectural shots, offering glimpses into various aspects of urban existence.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161848

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