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"Family of Man" opening--Museum of Modern Art 3

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows various strips of 35mm film negatives laid out on a surface. The negatives display indoor scenes with groups of people engaged in conversations and interacting at what seems to be an event or social gathering. Notations on the film strips indicate details like "Kodak Safety Film" and exposure numbers. The layout resembles photographic contact sheets, offering a glimpse into candid moments captured in time.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 25.2 x 20.1 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1994.37.929
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Inscriptions

center verso in blue pencil: 3

Wikidata ID

Q64165382

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