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Coney Island 1

1960

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a collection of film strips against a dark background. The strips contain various frames of photography showing outdoor scenes with people, an indoor gathering, and individual profiles. The contrast between dark and light areas within the film strips is prominent, highlighting the detailed textures in each frame. The composition showcases the film's perforated edges and the intricate details within each frame, creating a sense of examination of the photographic process.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.1 x 20.2 cm (9 7/8 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.3253
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162906

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