Guggenheim 746/Americans 82--Indianapolis 1956

Robert Frank’s “Guggenheim 746/Americans 82--Indianapolis” (1956) is a contact sheet of black and white photographs, documenting his travels across the United States for his seminal photobook “The Americans.” The sheet presents a sequence of snapshots, offering a glimpse into Frank’s photographic process. The work, printed on gelatin silver paper, features a series of candid images capturing the mundane and the extraordinary of American life. The contact sheet format allows for viewers to see the artist's vision, revealing the editing decisions made for the final book.