Place de l'Etoile 1951 - 1952

"Place de l'Etoile" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, taken in Paris in 1951. It shows a flower vendor's stand with a variety of flowers and greenery, set against the backdrop of a building and a tree. The photograph is notable for its starkness and its depiction of everyday life in Paris, which Frank captured during his travels across the United States and Europe in the early 1950s. The image showcases his characteristic style, incorporating the use of street photography and a candid, unposed approach, showcasing the inherent beauty in the mundane.