Buildings at night--New York City A c. 1957 - 1958

"Buildings at night--New York City A" (c. 1957 - 1958) by Robert Frank is a contact sheet, showcasing a series of frames of a nighttime cityscape. This iconic work is a representation of Frank's iconic "The Americans" project, which captured the essence of 1950s America through his lens. The contact sheet format provides a glimpse into Frank's photographic process, revealing his choices and the evolution of the final image. The use of black and white photography emphasizes the stark contrast between light and shadow, creating a sense of urban isolation and anonymity, a recurring theme in Frank's work.