J.L.A. I c. mid to late 1950s

"J.L.A. I" (c. mid to late 1950s) is a contact sheet by the renowned American photographer Robert Frank. It showcases a sequence of 12 frames, capturing candid moments on a ferry or a boat. The contact sheet is a crucial element in the photographic process, offering an overview of the negatives before making prints. As such, it reveals Frank’s meticulous approach to capturing the essence of everyday life, which defined his influential photobook, "The Americans." This contact sheet provides a glimpse into the raw material from which Frank's iconic images were born, highlighting the spontaneous nature of his photography.