Children's party, Winfield no number

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with multiple sequence images. The contact sheet displays several strips of black and white negatives placed on a black background. Each strip contains a series of small rectangular photographs showing various indoor scenes. The frames depict different activities that appear to take place in rooms with natural light coming through windows, and include figures engaging in various activities. The positions and actions within the frames suggest a narrative or series of events. The overall tone of the sheet is monochromatic, showing a range of grayscale contrasts from deep blacks to bright whites. The notched edges and visible film markings indicate the photographs are from a traditional film camera, capturing moments systematically over time.
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Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64165777

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