Filming Elia Kazan's "Wild River"--Tennessee 21

Autumn 1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet displaying multiple small black-and-white photographs. Each frame shows a different scene or setup, featuring people, objects, or settings. Various positions and activities of individuals are captured, including standing, sitting, and interacting with filming equipment. Most frames depict partial body views, with some individuals facing away from the camera or engaged in activities. Details like facial features and clothing are difficult to discern due to the small size of the images and the black-and-white format. The scenes seem to be set on a film or photography studio, with props, equipment, and lighting fixtures visible. Backgrounds range from indoor studio-like settings with minimal elements like walls or backdrops. No jewelry or handheld objects are visible due to the scale and angle of the shots.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162720

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