Bal des Beaux Arts 4 1949

"Bal des Beaux Arts 4" is a 1949 photographic print by Robert Frank, a renowned American photographer known for his candid and often gritty depictions of American life. This piece, part of the "Story 2" series, showcases four strips of film negatives, each containing a sequence of snapshots. The print is a unique glimpse into Frank's creative process, highlighting the raw and unfiltered nature of his photography, where chance encounters and fleeting moments are captured with immediacy. The work invites viewers to consider the nature of storytelling through photography, as well as the evolving role of the artist in capturing the essence of a moment. The format and content of "Bal des Beaux Arts 4" are reminiscent of Frank's iconic book "The Americans," which helped define the genre of photojournalism in the latter half of the 20th century.