From the bus 9A

1958

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of multiple rows of contact sheets showing various urban scenes. The contact sheets display monochrome photographs arranged in vertical strips. Each frame captured on the film strip reveals different aspects of a cityscape, including streets, buildings, and bustling environments typical of city life. The images vary in focus, with some capturing stationary street elements and others showing blurred motion, suggesting movement and activity within the scenes. The presence of architecture and street signage is evident, providing a glimpse into an urban setting. The overall composition conveys a documentary tone, with each frame offering a snapshot into different moments within the city.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in black ink: Bus (circled)

Wikidata ID

Q64161521

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