Street cleaner, Paris 1951

"Street cleaner, Paris" (1951) is a photograph by Robert Frank that captures a man sweeping the street in front of a large monument. The image is characteristic of Frank's "The Americans," a collection of photographs that explored the social and cultural landscape of America in the 1950s. The stark black and white tones and the minimalist composition highlight the everyday activities of ordinary people, offering a glimpse into the lives of the working class in post-war Paris. Frank's photography often focused on themes of isolation, alienation, and the complexities of modern society.