Man and child--Provincetown, Massachusetts 1956

"Man and Child--Provincetown, Massachusetts" is a black and white photograph by American photographer Robert Frank, taken in 1956. The image depicts a man and a child on a sandy beach, likely in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where Frank was traveling for his seminal photobook, "The Americans". The man is lifting a large log, while the child watches. This snapshot captures a moment of everyday life in a candid, intimate style, characteristic of Frank's work, often exploring themes of American society and the human condition. It is a small-format photograph (20.3 x 25.3 cm) taken during the photographer's iconic road trip across the United States, capturing the essence of Americana.