Mary posing with sculpture--Santa Cruz, California 1956

"Mary posing with sculpture--Santa Cruz, California" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, taken in 1956. The image captures a young woman, Mary, standing next to a large, classical sculpture. The photograph, which is part of Frank's iconic book "The Americans," showcases his characteristic candid style of capturing everyday life, emphasizing a sense of realism and a touch of irony through its juxtaposition of subjects. The image, printed on a sheet measuring 20.3 x 25.2 cm, is a testament to Frank's remarkable ability to document social dynamics and capture moments of human connection in the postwar American landscape.