Coney Island 3

1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet composed of several small, individual images. The contact sheet consists of multiple black and white photo frames arranged in rows. Each image captures various scenes of an outdoor gathering with features such as large crowds, fairground rides or structures, and possibly activities or performances. The images convey movement and a lively atmosphere, with people engaged in different activities. The presence of a Ferris wheel and other amusement structures adds a sense of festivity. The grayscale tones of the photograph give it a vintage feel.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in orange pencil: 3

Wikidata ID

Q64165332

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