Nuns, convention hall--Chicago 1956

"Nuns, convention hall--Chicago" is a 1956 black and white photograph by Robert Frank, a significant figure in the development of American photojournalism and documentary photography. This candid image portrays three nuns from behind as they walk down a hallway. The photograph’s composition, with the figures obscured by their long robes, creates a sense of mystery and anonymity, which was characteristic of Frank’s work. The photograph was part of his seminal book "The Americans", a collection of street photographs that captured the social and cultural landscape of the United States in the 1950s. Frank's work was praised for its raw honesty and unflinching portrayal of American life, often challenging social norms and prompting viewers to reconsider their assumptions about the country.