7th Avenue--New York City 2

early 1950s

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a contact sheet with multiple black and white street scene images. The photos show various urban street environments, with different perspectives capturing interactions between outdoor displays and storefronts. There is a recurrent backdrop of a building with "OPTIMO" on its signage. Some frames focus on racks of clothing on the street, while others highlight signage and architectural details. The black and white tones emphasize contrast and add a timeless quality. The shots provide a narrative of city street life, emphasizing movement and daily activities.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Inscriptions

upper right verso in blue ink: 12; center verso in red ink: 2

Wikidata ID

Q64165561

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