Switzerland 4 1961

"Switzerland 4" (1961) is a contact sheet by renowned American photographer Robert Frank. Contact sheets, a staple of analog photography, showcase a photographer's raw, unedited images. The sheet displays multiple frames, revealing the selection process for final prints. The image features various scenes from a mountain landscape in Switzerland, highlighting Frank's keen observation of everyday life and the natural world. His work often reflects a sense of alienation and societal critique, captured through candid, documentary-style photography. This contact sheet offers a glimpse into Frank's creative process as he sought the perfect photograph, capturing the essence of the Swiss landscape and its inhabitants.