Guggenheim 712--Rodeo, Casper, Wyoming

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet with various photographs depicting scenes. The subjects in the photos are individuals, both close up and at a distance. They are captured sitting in a grandstand or bleachers, likely at an outdoor event. The people are mostly shown from the waist up or fully when standing. Their body language suggests they are watching or attending an event. The subjects appear to be adults with different expressions and hairstyles typical of the mid-20th century. The clothing is casual, with many wearing hats, suggestive of an outdoor or rural environment. The images show wooden handrails and steps of the bleachers. Other photos feature individuals by vehicles, with a visible horse tied in one. Some scenes show people in various postures, possibly waiting or conversing. Objects like cups, bags, and vehicles can be seen. The backgrounds include clear skies, fences, open fields, and structures related to the event.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162523

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