Embarkation--New York City IV 1955

"Embarkation--New York City IV" is a contact sheet of photographs taken by Robert Frank in 1955, during his travels across America documenting daily life. This contact sheet, with its 12 individual frames, captures the energy and movement of people boarding a ship, with the diverse individuals, the bustling crowd, and the various angles and perspectives, capturing the essence of travel and urban life in mid-century New York City. These images are a visual testament to Frank’s iconic “The Americans” (1958), which was revolutionary for its candid, gritty portrayal of American society.