Motorcade, parade--San Francisco 1956

Robert Frank's "Motorcade, parade--San Francisco" (1956) is a black-and-white photograph capturing a police officer in a motorcade. The officer, clad in a uniform and helmet, stares directly at the camera, a stark contrast to the blurred background. The image exemplifies Frank's signature style of street photography, characterized by candid snapshots and a focus on everyday life in postwar America. This photograph reflects Frank's critical eye on society, questioning authority and exploring themes of anonymity and isolation in a rapidly changing world.