Family III

1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet featuring multiple black and white photographs. Each photograph captures part of a scene with several individuals, although most images focus on two people, one often appearing to be in bed. The photos vary, with some showing only heads and shoulders, while others include more of the torso or the full body. One series of images shows a person lying in bed, covered with a blanket, either sleeping or resting with open eyes, with an uncovered head and short, possibly dark hair. Clothing consists of plain tops and the blanket appears to cover most of their body. There are objects like a newspaper and possibly a food product in some images, and one photograph shows a table with a tablecloth under a hanging light, surrounded by chairs. In other images, additional people are seen interacting; some hold newspapers, while others are reading them. The background reveals parts of a room with light-colored walls, windows, a table, and a chair. A red marker accent and a handwritten number "114" are also visible on the contact sheet.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in red pencil: III; lower right verso in blue ink: 23

Wikidata ID

Q64166019

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