Paris 1A 1949 - 1950

"Paris 1A" (1949-50) is a contact sheet by Robert Frank, a renowned photographer known for his candid, gritty approach to capturing everyday life. This sheet displays a series of uncropped images, revealing Frank's process and the raw, unfiltered moments he captured on the streets of Paris. The contact sheet format, a staple of analog photography, offers a glimpse into Frank's selection and editing process, revealing his eye for composition and his ability to find beauty in the mundane.