Family and Ben Schultz--Southampton no number

1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet containing small black and white photographs arranged sequentially in rows. Each photograph captures scenes of people on a beach, primarily showing them interacting in various postures such as walking, playing, and standing. The facial features and hair of the people are not discernible due to the small size and detail level of the images. The individuals are wearing beachwear like swimsuits, with some images including towels, beach umbrellas, and the sandy shoreline. The people are often in motion, indicating activities like playing or running. Objects like beach toys may be present, but they aren't definitively visible. The background consistently depicts a beach environment, with the horizon and ocean visible in many frames, emphasizing a bright and open setting influenced by the natural surroundings.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in red pencil: X; upper left verso in blue ink: 23

Wikidata ID

Q64166015

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