Sagamore Cafeteria, New York City 1955

"Sagamore Cafeteria, New York City" is a 1955 photograph by Robert Frank, a seminal figure in American photography. Taken during Frank's cross-country road trip, the image captures a solitary figure seated in a dimly lit booth, their head in their hands. The stark black and white composition, characteristic of Frank's style, evokes a sense of alienation and introspective solitude, highlighting themes of urban loneliness and the human condition prevalent in his renowned photobook "The Americans." The photograph, part of a larger series that documented 1950s American society, is a testament to Frank's ability to capture fleeting moments with poignant immediacy.