Family--New York City no number

1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet containing multiple film negatives. Each negative captures different scenes or the same scene from various angles or times. Many frames show two to three people, including children and possibly adults, in close-up to half-body shots. Individuals in the photos appear to be sitting closely together, sometimes leaning toward each other. Facial features are soft and expressive, with hairstyles appearing neatly combed. Clothing is casual and modest, suited for an indoor setting. In some photos, individuals are holding each other or objects that babies or children might carry. The background varies but often includes elements of a home, like walls, plants, and a table. Some frames are highlighted with circles or rectangles.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64162266

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