Russian--Staten Island, New York no number 1957

"Russian--Staten Island, New York no number" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic photobook, "The Americans," published in 1958. This contact sheet, dated 1957, showcases Frank's candid and documentary style, capturing everyday life in America. The sheet shows multiple frames of the same scene, a man and his dog in a car, likely on Staten Island, New York. The contact sheet provides a glimpse into Frank's creative process, revealing how he selected and edited his photographs. Frank's work is known for its stark realism and its exploration of American society and its social dynamics.