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Guggenheim 767--Boston

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of contact sheets displaying various black and white images. The image consists of four strips of negatives laid out on a dark surface, showcasing multiple frames within each strip. The scenes captured in the frames vary from children playing near a vehicle and a house, snapshots of people in outdoor settings, and objects including a musical instrument. Some frames have been highlighted with red or orange markings. The composition of the contact sheet offers a glimpse into the photographic process, showing a range of moments captured in everyday life.

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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

1990.28.2774
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162568

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