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Levenheim--European portraits no number

1961

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows three strips of black and white film negatives on a dark surface. Each strip contains frames of a person from various angles and distances. The person is captured in half-body or close-up shots with a calm expression. The lighting accentuates their face and clothing, casting shadows. The person has short hair and wears dark clothing. They are seen standing or leaning, appearing relaxed. The background seems to be an indoor setting with vague architectural features. No jewelry or objects are visible.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.3264
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162776

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