From the bus 87A

1958

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

There are four strips of black and white film negatives arranged vertically against a dark background. The images on the film strips capture moments in an urban environment, likely a cityscape, with scenes of streets, vehicles, shop fronts, and illuminated signs. Some frames show crowded areas with storefronts or theaters with bright marquees and lights. One frame has red markings around its border. The arrangement gives a sense of layered narratives in a lively city setting. The composition and framing offer a glimpse into a photographic study or a collection of urban depictions.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64163604

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