Boys smoking cigars--Alabama 1955

"Boys Smoking Cigars--Alabama" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1955. It depicts four young boys, one of whom is smoking a cigarette. The photo is a candid snapshot that captures a moment of youthful rebellion and nonchalance in a small town setting. Frank's work is often characterized by its gritty realism and its focus on the lives of ordinary Americans, and this photograph is a prime example of his style. The photo was part of his influential book "The Americans" and it is widely considered one of his most iconic images. It represents a powerful example of the artistic genre of street photography.