Congressional N

December 1954 or January 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a film contact sheet depicting a series of images taken in a train or similar enclosed space. The full-description of the image shows several horizontal rows of small black and white photographs arranged in a grid, showing various scenes inside a train. These include views of the train’s interior, individuals seated or standing inside the cabin, and some close-up shots of different activities or interactions. Some images have been marked with red crosses, suggesting selection or emphasis, while one has a red circle around it. The overall tone of the photographs gives a sense of candid, documentary-style capturing of moments during a journey. The presence of the film perforations on the sides of images confirms their format as a contact sheet, providing a raw and authentic view into the moment of capturing.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in red pencil: N

Wikidata ID

Q64165438

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