Chicken farm--San Fernando, California 1956

"Chicken Farm--San Fernando, California" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1956. This photograph is part of Frank's iconic book "The Americans," which documents life in the United States during the 1950s. This photograph features a group of chickens perched on a vintage washing machine in a simple backyard setting, capturing a slice of everyday life in a rural community. The composition is candid and unassuming, capturing a sense of normalcy and the natural beauty of the everyday. This photograph reflects the raw and unfiltered style that became characteristic of Frank's work, and continues to hold a place as a classic piece of American photography.