Washington Square--Various family S31 1952 - 1953

"Washington Square--Various family S31" (1952-1953) is a contact sheet by American photographer Robert Frank. The sheet displays a series of black and white photographs taken in Washington Square Park, New York City. This contact sheet, a common tool for photographers, shows the photographer's process and choices in selecting the final image. The casual, candid approach is typical of Frank's style, known for its exploration of American society and its contradictions. It reveals how Frank documented ordinary people in their everyday lives.