Andrea's birthday party--San Francisco 1956

"Andrea's birthday party--San Francisco" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1956, documenting a birthday party in San Francisco. Frank's work is associated with the New Documentary style, which emphasizes candid moments and social commentary. The photograph captures a moment of quiet anticipation, with a young girl blowing out the candles on her birthday cake. The composition is intimate and slightly blurred, creating a sense of immediacy and capturing the chaotic energy of a childhood celebration.