Painters no number c. 1950s

"Painters no number" is a contact sheet from American photographer Robert Frank, taken in the 1950s. Contact sheets are a photographic technique where a negative image is printed onto a single sheet, showcasing multiple frames from a roll of film. The contact sheet provides a glimpse into Frank's creative process, revealing his exploration of composition and lighting as he captured his subjects in a studio setting. The contact sheet format, often used in documentary photography, allows viewers to engage with the photographer's choices, and understand the sequence of his thinking.