Buildings at night--New York City A

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 black and white images of urban architecture at dusk or night. The contact sheet contains various shots of tall, illuminated skyscrapers with their windows lit against a dimly lit or night sky. The architectural style appears modernist, with clean lines and geometric shapes predominating the composition. Different angles and perspectives are captured on this sheet, showing both close-ups and wider views of the buildings. The contact sheet format itself presents a visual narrative, providing insight into the photographer's exploration of this architectural subject.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: A

Wikidata ID

Q64165797

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