New Lost City Ramblers 1

1958-1959

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

The image is a contact sheet with multiple small black and white photographs showcasing a group of people, predominantly men, playing musical instruments such as guitars. The shots vary in composition, with some showing full bodies while others focus on the upper halves. The individuals are generally seated or standing closely together in small groups. They all have short, well-groomed hair, and their facial features are clear, with some images capturing them smiling or concentrating on playing music. The clothing consists predominantly of formal attire, such as white shirts, ties, and vests. The setting appears to be outdoors with grass visible, interspersed by urban or park-like backgrounds featuring brick walls or trees. There are no visible jewelry items, but the consistent presence of guitars is noted.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    contact sheet

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John Cohen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.5 x 27.7 cm (8 7/16 x 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.140.10

  • Copyright

    © Robert Frank Foundation


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Cohen, Putnam Valley, NY; gift to NGA, 1996.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right verso in black ballpoint pen: 1 345 / NLCR / New Lost City Ramblers / -1962?- / Mike Seeger / Tracy Schwarz / John Cohen

Wikidata ID

Q64166081

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