Guggenheim 49--Pennsylvania 1955

"Guggenheim 49--Pennsylvania" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic photobook, "The Americans", taken in 1955. This contact sheet, displaying a strip of images of mules and a man in a rural setting, is a powerful example of Frank's "snapshot aesthetic", showcasing the raw, candid nature of his work. The stark black and white images capture the essence of American life in the 1950s, highlighting the disparity between the idealized American Dream and the realities of everyday life.