Museum of Natural History no number

c. 1960

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet displaying multiple frames of a roll of black and white film. The contact sheet consists of rows of small images, each captured frame showcasing scenes likely from a museum or an exhibit hall. The frames depict displays or dioramas, possibly involving taxidermy or wildlife exhibits within glass cases. The various frames capture a consistent viewpoint, suggesting a sense of movement or exploration through the space by the photographer. The consistent labeling indicates the film is 'Hypersensitive Panchromatic.' The overall tone is vintage, with a focus on documentary style evidencing an exploration or study of the subject matter within the environment.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165597

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