London 15 by Robert Frank

London 15 1952 - 1953

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Dimensions: overall: 20.3 x 25.8 cm (8 x 10 3/16 in.)

Copyright: National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0

Robert Frank's 'London 15', a black and white photograph, gives us a glimpse into his process, his way of seeing. It's not just one image, but a collection, a strip of moments captured. The grainy texture, the high contrast, they're all part of Frank's signature. He wasn't after perfection. He was after something real, something raw. Look closely, and you can see the marks of the artist, the way he's circled certain frames, as if to say, 'This one, this is important.' That splash of red ink, feels like a shout. It’s like he’s saying, "Wake up, look closer!" The individual frames vary from street scenes to blurry figures and landscapes. You get the sense of a city in motion, a world that's always changing. For me, this work is like a visual poem, a series of fleeting impressions. It reminds me a bit of Garry Winogrand, another street photographer who wasn't afraid to capture the messiness of life. And like all great art, it leaves you with more questions than answers.

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