Entrance to Metro station, Paris 1951

Robert Frank's "Entrance to Metro station, Paris" from 1951, is a black and white photograph depicting the entrance to a Parisian Metro station at night. The image captures the stark contrast of the brightly lit "METRO" sign against the darkness of the surrounding streets. A lone figure sits reading a newspaper in the foreground, adding a sense of isolation and anonymity to the urban scene. This photograph exemplifies Frank's signature style of street photography, known for its candid, gritty realism and exploration of social themes.