Woman buying flowers, Paris 1951

"Woman buying flowers, Paris" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1951. This image is part of his iconic book "The Americans," which documented his cross-country road trip across the United States. The photograph captures a woman holding a large bouquet of flowers while standing in a dimly lit street in Paris. The image is a candid moment in time, showcasing Frank's signature style of street photography that often depicted the everyday lives of ordinary people. The photograph's composition and subject matter are typical of Frank's work, which frequently employed a documentary style to expose social and cultural issues.