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Convention 7

August 1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet displaying multiple exposures of a political event or rally. Small black and white images are arranged in a grid pattern, capturing various moments of the event. People are shown holding banners and flags, with large banners featuring text in the background. Bright overhead lights suggest the event could be indoors. Some frames depict raised arms and waving signs, indicating a sense of enthusiasm and participation from the crowd. The grainy quality and format suggest traditional film photography was used.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.2 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.2793
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162339

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