Peru 29 1948

"Peru 29" is a photographic contact sheet by Robert Frank, taken during his travels through South America in 1948. The sheet, which measures 27.8 x 35.4 cm, presents a series of frames from a roll of 35mm film, offering a glimpse into Frank's documentary approach to capturing the social and cultural landscapes of Peru. The sheet is a valuable resource for understanding the artist's creative process, revealing his selection of images and the editing choices made in the creation of his iconic photobook, "The Americans". Frank's work is often associated with the genre of street photography and his unique style of photojournalism.