Subway no number

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of multiple strips of black and white film negatives arranged on a surface. The film strips are displayed horizontally and contain a series of negative frames. Each frame captures various scenes, such as urban environments, interior shots, and what appears to be a public transport setting with visible signage like an "EXIT" sign and individuals in transit. The images are monochromatic and showcase a range of grayscale tones. An "X" mark in red appears on one of the frames. The film used is identified as Kodak Safety Film. The contact sheet likely serves as an index for selecting photographs for further use.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165489

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