Robert and Mary Frank--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 composed of multiple black and white photographs. The photos feature a person engaging in various poses suggesting dance or expressive movement. The first two images on the left show a person from the waist up against a large window. The individual has short, curly hair and wears a dark long-sleeve top. The remaining photos show one or two people in a spacious room, performing various dance or motion-oriented activities. The room has a high ceiling with large light fixtures and a lower wall lined with newspapers or similar paper. The individuals are consistently dressed in dark outfits, such as long-sleeve turtlenecks and trousers, sometimes accompanied by another person in similar attire. Some images capture standing, kicking, sitting, or being seated with another figure on the floor. The background offers an open, airy atmosphere with a reflective floor and light streaming in, highlighting the movements of the persons featured.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right verso in green ink: 1

Wikidata ID

Q64165770

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