Peru 1948

"Peru" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, taken in 1948 during his travels through South America. The image captures a group of people standing on a rocky beach, gazing out at a body of water. Frank's use of a wide-angle lens emphasizes the vastness of the landscape and the smallness of the figures. This photograph is considered a significant work in Frank's oeuvre, showcasing his distinctive style of documentary photography, which often focused on capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The photograph's composition, with the figures arranged in a diagonal line across the frame, and the use of light and shadow, give it a sense of depth and perspective.