Back lot--Hollywood 39 1958

"Back lot--Hollywood 39" is a 1958 photograph by Robert Frank. The image consists of contact sheets from a roll of film. It is typical of Frank’s work, which often depicts the ordinary aspects of American life in a stark and candid manner. This contact sheet shows a series of images of a Hollywood backlot, shot in black and white, emphasizing the mundane and commercial nature of the movie industry. It is a fascinating glimpse into Frank’s artistic process and his use of photography to capture the social and cultural landscape of his time.