Ames Farm--Jay, New York III 1954

"Ames Farm--Jay, New York III" is a 1954 contact sheet by Robert Frank, showcasing his distinctive style of documentary photography. The black and white images, arranged in rows, capture a candid moment of a gathering in Jay, New York. The composition, reminiscent of a film strip, highlights the sequential nature of Frank's artistic process and offers a glimpse into the everyday life of Americans in the mid-20th century. This contact sheet, measuring 25.3 x 20.3 cm, exemplifies Frank's influential contribution to the field of photojournalism, often blurring the lines between documentary and art.