Guggenheim 365--Houston, Texas 1955

"Guggenheim 365--Houston, Texas" is a contact sheet by Robert Frank, taken in 1955 during his road trip across the United States. The series, "The Americans", captures moments of American life in the 1950s, revealing the stark realities of a society undergoing tremendous social and economic change. Frank's work was groundbreaking for its honest portrayal of everyday life, often revealing the darker side of the American dream. This contact sheet, with its multiple exposures of various scenes, reveals the photographer's process of capturing the essence of the American experience.