Guggenheim 27/Americans 13--Charleston, South Carolina Possibly 1955

"Guggenheim 27/Americans 13--Charleston, South Carolina" is a contact sheet by Robert Frank, likely created in 1955. The sheet features black and white photographs taken in Charleston, South Carolina, and includes various frames of a building, people walking in the street, and a scene inside what appears to be a grocery store. This contact sheet offers a glimpse into Frank's working process, revealing his approach to capturing everyday life in the American South during the mid-20th century. The contact sheet format allows viewers to experience the photographer's selection process and the subtle differences between each frame. Frank's work, often associated with the "New Documentary" movement, utilized candid photography to explore social issues and everyday life in America.