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Congressional 15

December 1954 or January 1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet displaying small black and white images of scenes inside a train or similar transport. The images show interior views, including dining and seating areas. Some frames are marked with red and blue ink. The photos capture various setups of tables, chairs, and possibly service personnel engaged in activities. The images offer a glimpse into the daily operations within a luxury travel environment, showcasing moments of social interaction and leisure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 25.2 x 20.3 cm (9 15/16 x 8 in.)
Accession Number

1994.37.821
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Inscriptions

center verso in red pencil: C15

Wikidata ID

Q64165465

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