Convention hall—Chicago 1956

"Convention hall—Chicago" is a 1956 photograph by Robert Frank, depicting a seated couple in a large convention hall. The image captures the everyday lives of ordinary Americans, a theme prevalent in Frank's seminal work, "The Americans." The composition focuses on the couple, their faces obscured, emphasizing their anonymity amidst the vast crowd. The photograph's stark black and white tones enhance the sense of realism and the candid nature of the capture, typical of Frank's street photography style.