Market outside Zurich--Farming 1943

"Market outside Zurich--Farming" is a 1943 black and white photograph by Robert Frank, capturing a man in a suit handling a pig at a market. The photograph's composition emphasizes the pig and its wriggling body, suggesting the animal's struggle and vulnerability within a commercial context. The background shows a car and other individuals, hinting at the bustling and impersonal nature of the market. This image showcases Frank's masterful ability to capture the intricacies of everyday life, revealing social dynamics and the intersection of humans and animals in a commercial setting. Frank's work is considered a pivotal moment in the development of photojournalism and is often categorized as street photography.