Wales 49 1953

"Wales 49" is a photographic contact sheet by Robert Frank, created in 1953. Contact sheets are a common tool for photographers to review and select images after a photoshoot, displaying a series of frames in miniature. This sheet captures several candid shots of people and landscapes in Wales, demonstrating Frank's observational style and keen eye for detail. It exemplifies the process behind his renowned photobook, "The Americans," a landmark work in photojournalism and street photography.