Horse show opening 7

1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring multiple black-and-white images. The images show scenes in a bustling urban setting at night, with glimpses of cars, possibly taxis or limousines. The environment is illuminated by artificial lighting, casting shadows and highlights. Some frames have been marked with red pen or crayon. The frames depict urban life elements including storefronts and traffic. The overall feel is cinematic, with a monochromatic palette.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in red pencil: 7; center verso, stamped in red ink: ROBERT FRANK / VENTURE PHOTOGRAPHS

Wikidata ID

Q64165624

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