Family--New York City no number

1953

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image consists of black and white film contact sheets showing various moments aboard a ship. Several individuals are depicted across different frames, often in a half-body or full-body view, standing or leaning on the ship's railings. The subjects vary in age, including children and adults, with a mix of men and women. In one scene, two young girls, partially shown from the waist up, have long dark hair and wear dark coats, standing closely together. Another image shows adults looking over the ship's edge towards the water. Some people wear hats or scarves, showcasing the fashion of the period. The atmosphere suggests an outdoor setting with views of the ocean, distant shoreline, and cityscape in some frames. The background includes the ship's decks, life rings, railings, and occasionally the horizon or buildings.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right verso in orange crayon: 4

Wikidata ID

Q64165788

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