Guggenheim 383--Gallup, New Mexico

December 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This image is a contact sheet of black and white photographs. It shows various scenes and people in different positions, including close-ups and full-body shots. The people are shown standing alone or in groups indoors or on the streets, and some are seated at tables. Men are wearing hats, mostly wide-brimmed styles like cowboy hats, with many dressed in overcoats or suits. There is an assortment of hairstyles, with most obscured by hats.

The clothing reflects mid-20th-century Western or Southwestern style, combining casual and formal attire. Various accessories such as belts, ties, and scarves can be seen. Some people are shown holding objects like papers or cups. One image features a man surrounded by shelves of bottles and products, suggesting a commercial setting.

Backgrounds vary, including indoor settings with pictures on walls and shelves, outdoor city scenes with streets, sidewalks, store signs, and parked vehicles. Some images are captured indoors, possibly at a diner or bar. Overexposed or blurred sections give the images a vintage look.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161634

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