Three Penny Opera III

c. 1957-1958

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet featuring multiple images. The contact sheet includes a sheet of negative film strips showcasing a sequence of monochrome photographs. Each frame captures various scenes with theatrical or cinematic elements, such as stage lighting, curtains, and settings depicting performances or rehearsals. The images may include individuals in costume or engaged in activities typical of a stage or film set, with a range of exposure and contrast creating a dramatic atmosphere in black-and-white. Strong shadows and highlighted details add depth to each scene, and the arrangement of images on the contact sheet suggests a narrative or progression of events.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in orange pencil: III

Wikidata ID

Q64165792

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