23rd Street--New York City no number

1953

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a collage of contact sheets with multiple frames showing a series of photographs featuring individuals from the waist up. The individuals are seen in various positions, some deep in conversation or interaction with objects or other individuals, while others are engaged in specific tasks. The facial features are not clearly discernible due to the small size and photographic nature of the contact sheet. The hair of some individuals seems to be medium to long in length, styled casually. The clothing is casual, including shirts and sweaters, and there are large plants in pots in the frames, indicating an indoor setting with various objects around, resembling an office or studio. The background includes light-colored walls and windows allowing natural light to enter, casting shadows around the individuals and objects. There are no clearly visible details on jewelry or specific handheld objects.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in blue ink: 13

Wikidata ID

Q64165862

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