Venice, Italy 8 1964

"Venice, Italy 8" is a 1964 photograph by American photographer Robert Frank. The work is a contact sheet depicting a series of black and white photographs taken in Venice, Italy. The contact sheet format, a common practice in the mid-20th century, presents a raw and unedited glimpse into Frank's photographic process, showcasing multiple frames of a single scene. The composition, featuring a grid of frames with varying angles and compositions, highlights Frank's interest in capturing the spontaneity and dynamism of everyday life. This piece is part of a larger body of work known as "The Americans," which became a cornerstone of American photojournalism and documentary photography.