Paris 7 1959

"Paris 7" (1959) is a contact sheet by renowned American photographer Robert Frank. The sheet presents a series of black-and-white photographs captured during Frank's travels through Europe, offering glimpses into the everyday life of Parisian streets. The contact sheet format reveals the photographer's process, showing the individual frames as they were arranged on the film strip. This intimate view of the photographic process provides a unique perspective on Frank's photographic style and his exploration of urban spaces. The contact sheet is a testament to the artist's ability to capture fleeting moments and details, often through the lens of candid street photography, and offers a glimpse into the visual narratives that Frank sought to portray in his iconic book, "The Americans."