Guggenheim 417--Los Angeles

1955-1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet. The image shows multiple strips of film negatives arranged on a single sheet, each containing black and white photographs of outdoor scenes. The scenes include landscapes with trees, urban elements like buildings and streets, and different levels of activity ranging from still shots to motion shots. The varying exposures suggest photos taken in different lighting conditions. The edges of the film indicate the use of "Kodak Safety Film." The arrangement and content depict a variety of scenes captured in sequential shots.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64161660

You may be interested in

Loading Results