Man in peep show--Los Angeles c. 1955 - 1956

"Man in Peep Show--Los Angeles" (c. 1955-1956) is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank. It captures a man looking into a peep show booth on a Los Angeles street. The image reflects Frank's signature style of candid photography, which he used to document American society in the 1950s. The blurry image of the woman in the booth, as well as the obscured face of the man, conveys a sense of anonymity and voyeurism. This iconic photograph, part of Frank's renowned photobook "The Americans", explores themes of alienation, consumerism, and the darker aspects of American life.