Bridgehampton, New York no number by Robert Frank

Bridgehampton, New York no number 1955

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contact-print, photography

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portrait

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film photography

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landscape

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contact-print

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street-photography

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photography

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monochrome photography

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realism

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monochrome

Dimensions: sheet: 25.2 x 20.1 cm (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

Copyright: National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0

This sheet of film, Bridgehampton, New York no number, by Robert Frank captures the raw and unfiltered moments, a hallmark of his photographic style. It's like a painter's sketchbook, a place to experiment and record fleeting impressions. Frank's choice of black and white amplifies the contrast, giving everything a stark, immediate feel. The textures in the image – from the grain of the film to the reflections in the glass – are palpable. There's a rhythm here, a dance between light and shadow that draws you in. Look at the sequence of windows, each one offering a slightly different view, yet all connected. It makes me think of how Gerhard Richter layers and repeats images, creating a sense of blurred memory and shifting perspectives. Both artists remind us that seeing is never a fixed, objective experience, but an ongoing process of discovery and interpretation.

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