Communion 1

1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of multiple contact sheets filled with various black and white images. The contact sheets display an array of photographs, each featuring scenes of urban life and structures. There are rows of small rectangular frames, each showing different street scenes, architectural elements, and group activities. Some frames show individuals in urban streetscapes with buildings in the background. The images seem to capture everyday moments in a city environment, with various angles and points of focus providing a narrative of urban life and interaction. The texture of the contact sheet and the monochrome tone lend a vintage and documentary feel to the photographs.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in orange pencil: 1

Wikidata ID

Q64165337

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