Long Island no number c. 1958 - 1959

"Long Island no number" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank’s iconic photobook “The Americans” (1958-59), a groundbreaking work of photojournalism. Frank’s candid, often gritty photographs captured the social and cultural landscape of post-war America. This particular contact sheet, with its multiple exposures and framing variations, offers a glimpse into Frank's creative process. The images depict a suburban Long Island scene, highlighting a sense of both normalcy and alienation. The contact sheet format allows viewers to engage with the photographic process, showcasing Frank's eye for detail and composition as he documents everyday life.