Time clock, Universal Studios--Universal City, California 1956

"Time Clock, Universal Studios" is a 1956 photograph by Robert Frank that captures the stark reality of workplace routine. The image depicts a time clock, with a sign warning employees to sign their time cards, emphasizing the strictness of the work environment. Frank, known for his candid and often gritty portrayal of American life, uses stark black and white to highlight the mundane and the impersonal. The image evokes a sense of anonymity and the relentless march of time, characteristic of Frank's "The Americans" photobook.