Guggenheim 645B--San Francisco c. 1956

"Guggenheim 645B--San Francisco" is a contact sheet photograph by Robert Frank, a seminal figure in American documentary photography. Created around 1956, this work presents a series of uncropped images on a single sheet, a common practice in the era of film photography. Each frame captures candid moments from daily life in San Francisco, showcasing Frank's distinctive style characterized by gritty realism and a keen eye for social commentary. The contact sheet format offers a glimpse into Frank's creative process, revealing the unedited, raw sequences from a photo shoot. This photograph, along with others from the series, served as the foundation for Frank's influential photobook "The Americans," which revolutionized the art of photography and captured the spirit of post-war America.