Congressional W

December 1954 or January 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image shows a contact sheet of black and white photographs featuring people engaged in various activities inside a train or similar setting. Individuals are captured seated or standing, interacting with documents, conversing, looking out of windows, and moving through the space. Features like facial expressions and clothing details are somewhat obscured due to the small size and quality of the images. Some men are wearing hats and formal attire, while one person appears to be a train conductor. The setting includes windows, curtains, seats, and overhead compartments typical of a train. The lighting suggests it is well-lit, possibly from overhead lights. Some frames have markings like red crosses or circles, likely indicating selections or points of interest.
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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: W

Wikidata ID

Q64165447

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