Statue of saint before municipal courts annex--Los Angeles 1956

This photograph, titled "Statue of saint before municipal courts annex--Los Angeles," is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1956. The photograph depicts a statue of a saint, likely Saint Francis, holding a cross, situated directly in front of the "Municipal Courts Annex" in Los Angeles. This image is an example of Frank's acclaimed work, exploring the everyday life of Americans during the mid-20th century. The juxtaposition of the religious figure with the mundane, bureaucratic building is a recurring theme in Frank's work, questioning the relationship between faith and the secular world.