Chicago B 1953

"Chicago B" is a contact sheet by American photographer Robert Frank, created in 1953 during his road trip across the United States. The contact sheet displays a series of 24 black and white images taken with a 35mm camera, capturing street scenes, architecture, and everyday life in Chicago. Each frame reveals a snapshot of Frank's observational style, highlighting the candid moments and mundane beauty of urban environments. These contact sheets, often overlooked, offer a glimpse into Frank's creative process, showcasing his selection and sequencing of images before final prints.