Wales 40 1953

"Wales 40" is a contact sheet by Robert Frank, taken in 1953. This sheet features multiple frames of a single roll of film, giving viewers a glimpse into Frank's photographic process. The sheet contains numerous black and white photographs of people, likely miners, in a working environment, showcasing Frank's signature candid style and his interest in documenting the lives of ordinary people. These contact sheets represent a crucial part of the development of Frank's iconic "The Americans," a seminal work of photojournalism and documentary photography.