Guggenheim 573--Los Angeles 1955 - 1956

"Guggenheim 573--Los Angeles" is a photographic contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic book "The Americans", created between 1955 and 1956. It showcases a series of images taken in Los Angeles, showcasing the daily lives of its inhabitants. The contact sheet, a common tool for photographers in the era, reveals Frank's artistic process, showing how he carefully arranged and sequenced his images before final publication. "The Americans" is renowned for its candid and often critical portrayal of American society, offering a glimpse into the nation's diverse culture and social issues during the mid-20th century.