Guggenheim 437--Los Angeles 1955 - 1956

"Guggenheim 437--Los Angeles" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic photobook, *The Americans*. This black and white photographic work captures the spirit of 1950s America, showcasing Frank's candid and often gritty portrayal of everyday life. This particular sheet presents a series of frames from a roll of film, offering a glimpse into Frank's artistic process and capturing a variety of scenes from Los Angeles, including street scenes, people in transit, and everyday moments. The contact sheet, a common tool for photographers in the pre-digital age, allows viewers to see the individual frames as Frank originally captured them.