Subway no number

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a series of film negatives displayed together. The image consists of several strips of photographic negatives laid out on a flat, dark background. Each strip contains a sequence of small rectangular frames, revealing various scenes captured in black and white. The first strip at the top contains two negatives depicting scenes of people engaged in activities. The second strip features segments with interior settings and objects, including lighting effects and architectural details like beams or framework. Subsequent strips showcase a mix of indoor and outdoor scenes, including signage with the word "SUBWAY," car and street scenes, and darker frames possibly taken at night or low-light conditions. Another strip shows individuals in what seems to be a hallway or passageway. The negatives are organized in a way that suggests a contact sheet or an arrangement for reviewing film scenes.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165483

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