Wales 48 1953

robertfrank

rippled sketch texture

natural shape and form

worn

organic shape

text art

pattern making

hand-embroidered

grainy texture

carved into stone

fading type

"Wales 48" is a contact sheet photograph created by Robert Frank in 1953. This contact sheet, which consists of a series of frames from a roll of film, documents Frank's journey through Wales. It shows multiple images of the Welsh countryside, likely featuring workers and local residents. The contact sheet offers a glimpse into the process of Frank's photographic work and reveals the photographer's artistic decisions in selecting and arranging the images. Contact sheets are a common tool for photographers, allowing them to review and select their best shots before printing.