Valencia, Spain 16 1952

"Valencia, Spain 16" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank’s iconic photobook, *The Americans*, published in 1958. This contact sheet, dated 1952, showcases the artist’s candid approach to street photography, capturing the vibrancy and everyday life of Valencia. This particular sheet, likely used by Frank during his editing process, reveals the photographer's eye and the selection of images he chose for the final project. The contact sheet serves as a glimpse into the artist's creative process, offering insight into his selection and editing choices for his powerful photographic essay.