Market--People 1943

"Market--People" (1943) is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank. This candid shot, part of his iconic book "The Americans," captures a moment at an open-air market, capturing the daily lives and interactions of people in the 1940s. Frank's style is characterized by a direct, almost documentary-like approach to street photography. The image showcases the gritty realism of everyday life, with a focus on the ordinary and unassuming. The composition uses a low angle, emphasizing the sense of scale and the anonymity of the figures.