From the bus 42 1958

"From the bus 42" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic photobook "The Americans" (1958). The sheet contains numerous frames from a single roll of film, offering a glimpse into Frank's raw and candid documentation of American life. The grainy, black-and-white images capture the everyday, often overlooked moments, reflecting the artist's interest in social commentary and portraying the realities of American society. The contact sheet format provides a unique insight into Frank's creative process, showcasing his selection and editing choices. Frank's use of the contact sheet as an artwork highlights the importance of the photographic process and emphasizes the inherent aesthetic of un-cropped images.