Guggenheim 569--Los Angeles 1955 - 1956

"Guggenheim 569--Los Angeles" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic photobook, "The Americans." Taken in 1955, the sheet features candid black-and-white photographs, showcasing Frank's signature direct and often unvarnished approach to capturing everyday life in America. This contact sheet provides a glimpse into Frank's photographic process, revealing his selection of frames and the editing decisions he made for the final publication. The raw and intimate style of his photographs challenged conventional documentary photography, influencing generations of photographers to come.