From the bus 40

1958

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring various scenes captured in an urban environment. The image shows a sheet of black and white film negatives, marked as Kodak Safety Film, laid out in a grid. Each frame captures different aspects of a city. Skyscrapers, street scenes filled with pedestrians, cars, and architectural details are seen throughout. Some frames capture close-ups, while others present wider cityscape views. The grainy texture typical of film photography is noticeable. One particular frame is accentuated with a color marking. The contact sheet serves as an overview of a photographer's attempt to document everyday life and movement in a bustling urban setting.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64163381

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