Laborer--People 1941 - 1945

"Laborer--People" (1941-1945) is a black-and-white photograph by Robert Frank, documenting the hard work of a construction worker in a city setting. The image captures a man using a jackhammer to break up concrete, his intense focus and the powerful machine highlighting the grueling nature of his labor. The composition, emphasizing the worker and the tool, embodies Frank's signature style of social realism, portraying the lives of everyday people with honesty and empathy. This photograph, part of Frank's iconic series "The Americans," provides a glimpse into the daily life and working conditions of the time, offering a poignant visual commentary on the human condition.