Guggenheim 739/Americans 79--Chicago 1956

"Guggenheim 739/Americans 79--Chicago," a contact sheet by Robert Frank from 1956, displays multiple frames captured during his road trip across America. This contact sheet is a glimpse into Frank's photographic process, revealing his initial selection of images. The frames showcase everyday life in Chicago, including pedestrians, cars, and urban landscapes. Frank's raw and candid approach to photography, characteristic of his iconic book "The Americans," is evident in the contact sheet's unedited and unfiltered portrayal of the American experience. The contact sheet serves as a crucial document for understanding Frank's photographic practice and the development of his iconic work.