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Mombasa and Nairobi--Africa 9

1964

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet showing various interior scenes. The rows of film frames capture different aspects of the setting - rooms with large windows, wall hangings, and displays or installations. Lines offer a sense of continuation between spaces, emphasizing architectural elements and interior decor. There are red markings highlighting specific frames, possibly of importance to the photographer. The grayscale tones add a historic and documentary feel to the image, capturing careful observation within a structured environment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

overall: 25.3 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)
Accession Number

1990.28.3387
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64162141

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