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Guggenheim 742--Chicago

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet of black and white film negatives. The sheet contains multiple urban scenes, including street life in front of large buildings, possibly in a city center. The images show architectural elements, public spaces, and diverse street-level locations. Some frames focus on architectural details like columns or building entrances with signage. Some images have been outlined with red grease pencil, potentially indicating selected frames. The contact sheet documents an exploration of an urban environment, capturing daily occurrences and architectural features.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.2752
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162550

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