Guggenheim 115/Americans 17--Jay, New York 4 - 1954

Robert Frank's "Guggenheim 115/Americans 17--Jay, New York" is a contact sheet from his iconic photographic project, "The Americans." Taken in 1954, it shows a series of frames capturing a man in front of an American flag, likely during a patriotic event. The contact sheet provides a glimpse into Frank's photographic process, revealing his careful selection of frames and his keen eye for capturing everyday moments in American life. The multiple exposures of the subject in various poses, combined with the grainy texture of the print, lend a sense of immediacy and authenticity to the image, characteristic of Frank's documentary style.