Embarkation--New York City V

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of photographic film roll contact sheets showing various events. The contact sheet displays a series of small black and white images arranged in horizontal rows. Each image captures different scenes, likely from a gathering or event involving a large ship. Details such as portholes, railings, and a large crowd can be observed in some frames. Streamers or strings are seen in some images. There are scenes depicting gatherings of people, some with an American flag visible. A few photographs showcase close-ups of the ship and gatherings. The presence of marked squares and colored annotations on the contact sheet suggests a selection process for further development or emphasis.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center right in blue pencil: V

Wikidata ID

Q64165545

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