Man on street--Chicago 1956

"Man on street--Chicago" is a 1956 black and white photograph by Robert Frank. The photograph depicts a man standing on a street in Chicago, holding a bag with a label that reads "St John Wabash Ave. Chicago 3. Ill." The image is part of Frank's iconic photobook "The Americans" which explores the social and cultural realities of the United States during the 1950s. The photograph captures the everyday life of an ordinary American, conveying a sense of realism and social commentary. This photo is an example of street photography, a genre of photography that focuses on capturing candid images of people and places in their natural environment.