Guggenheim 563--Palm Springs, California 1955 - 1956

"Guggenheim 563--Palm Springs, California" is a contact sheet photograph by Robert Frank, taken in 1955-1956. The work captures a series of black and white snapshots from a roll of film, depicting scenes from the American West, likely Palm Springs, California. The contact sheet format, a common practice in photography, allows for an intimate glimpse into Frank's creative process, revealing multiple takes and perspectives on everyday moments. This work, characteristic of Frank's iconic "The Americans," serves as a poignant commentary on American culture, identity, and the changing landscape of the postwar era.