Terrace 1 1954 - 1955

"Terrace 1," a contact sheet by Robert Frank from 1954-1955, showcases Frank's iconic documentary style photography. It captures a series of candid moments, showcasing a family enjoying their day in a bustling city setting. The composition is fragmented, presenting multiple views of the same scene in a raw and unedited fashion, capturing the spontaneity and immediacy of everyday life. Frank's use of black and white film further emphasizes the gritty realism of the subject, highlighting the social and economic realities of the time.