Provincetown 4

June 1958

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet showing several strips of black and white negatives with a series of small photos of various scenes, including close-up portraits and candid moments. Each negative strip hints at everyday life and interactions, likely taken for reviewing purposes before selecting the final images to print. The contact sheet reveals a range of expressions and activities captured at different moments, offering a glimpse into the photographer's documentation process. The image conveys a sense of nostalgia and the meticulous nature of photographic work prior to the era of digital photography.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162874

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