From the bus 70

1958

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a series of urban street scenes depicted in a contact sheet format. The contact sheet contains multiple black and white images, each capturing different moments and views from street life. The sequence of images on the film strip show various urban elements such as buildings, vehicles, advertisements, and street signs. The arrangement of the individual frames suggests they were likely taken in a bustling city environment, capturing the essence of urban life during the time the photographs were taken. The contact sheet has a dynamic feel, highlighting the activity and movement typical to a cityscape, whilst showcasing various architectural and street-level details. Each frame provides a snapshot of ordinary daily life, viewed through the lens of the camera.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162363

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