Mary--Harper's Bazaar studio, 57th Street

c. 1950

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet displaying black and white photographs of a person in various seated and kneeling positions on the floor. The individual poses include sitting cross-legged, with knees up, leaning on one hand, and with both hands on the floor for support. The focus is on the person's upper body and full body in different poses. The person has curly, medium-length hair framing their face with visible facial features showing a relaxed and neutral expression. They are wearing a dark long-sleeved turtleneck and dark pants, without any visible jewelry or objects. The setting is simple with smooth flooring and a wall with a decorative base, creating a plain background.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left verso in green ink: 1

Wikidata ID

Q64165768

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