Train windows--New York City no number

1955

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet comprised of multiple frames of film negatives. The contact sheet displays a collection of black and white negative frames featuring scenes inside what appears to be a vehicle or train car, with views through windows and seats visible in various frames. The negative film strips are laid out in an orderly fashion across the sheet. The film strips are marked with numbers and some frames also include the branding "Kodak Safety Film" along the edges. The layout and presentation suggest a selection of candid or observational photography, providing a cinematic view into the environment.
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Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64165952

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