Macy's Parade no number 1953

"Macy's Parade no number" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1953. It shows a contact sheet of images from a roll of film, capturing glimpses of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Frank, known for his candid and often gritty portrayal of American life, uses this contact sheet to showcase the raw, unfiltered nature of his photographic process, inviting viewers to experience the parade through his lens. This artwork provides insight into Frank's working methods and his documentation of American culture in the 1950s.