Embarkation--New York City no number 1955

"Embarkation--New York City no number" (1955) is a contact sheet of photographs taken by renowned American photographer Robert Frank. The piece, capturing a moment of departure, features numerous snapshots that showcase everyday life in New York City. Through the contact sheet format, Frank invites viewers to experience the process of his photographic exploration, presenting a raw and unscripted look at the human experience in the 1950s. The unedited and uncropped images reveal the photographer's raw perspective, showcasing the immediacy and intimacy of the moment. This contact sheet, a key example of photojournalism, offers a glimpse into Frank's artistic approach to documenting the complexities of American society in the mid-20th century.