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Flowercart--New York City no number

1954

Robert Frank

Associated Names

Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet containing black and white film negatives showing various street scenes and objects. The images depict urban environments, including a potted plant in a pram, storefronts with illuminated signs, streets with parked cars, and blurred motion captures of pedestrians. The quality of the images is typical of street photography, showcasing both day and night scenes with a focus on light and shadow. The composition suggests an exploration of movement, juxtaposition, and surreal urban landscapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

contact sheet
Credit Line

Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank
Dimensions

sheet: 25.2 x 20.2 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1994.37.713
Copyright

© Robert Frank Foundation

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Frank, Robert

Wikidata ID

Q64166022

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