Subway 6 1955

"Subway 6" is a 1955 photo by Robert Frank, a renowned American photographer. This work belongs to Frank's seminal book "The Americans," which captured the essence of American life in the 1950s. Composed of multiple strips of contact sheets, the work showcases a candid glimpse into the mundane routines of individuals in a subway, highlighting the anonymity and isolation of urban life. The contact sheet format, a common practice among photographers of the time, adds a layer of rawness and immediacy to the work, conveying the fleeting moments captured on film. "Subway 6" is a poignant example of Frank's iconic style, characterized by its gritty realism and social commentary.