Peru 39 1948

"Peru 39" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic book "The Americans," which was published in 1959. The contact sheet displays various frames of film from Frank's travels throughout South America in 1948. This image shows Frank’s photographic approach, capturing daily life with a candid and observational style that is characteristic of his work. Contact sheets like this are important in understanding Frank's photographic process, providing insight into his choices and the context of his final prints. The contact sheet is a historical document, offering a glimpse into the development of Frank's artistic vision, which would go on to have a significant impact on the field of photography.