Kansas City no number 1948

Robert Frank's "Kansas City no number," from his iconic photobook "The Americans," is a 1948 contact sheet featuring various frames from a single roll of film. Composed of strips of black and white film, this contact sheet provides a glimpse into Frank's photographic process. The images depict a range of scenes, from a bustling city street to a train traveling across the landscape. The juxtaposition of these images reflects the photographer's interest in capturing the everyday lives and landscapes of America. This contact sheet is a powerful reminder of the power of photographic documentation and the artistic choices made in the creation of Frank's groundbreaking photobook.