Peru 1948

"Peru" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1948. The image depicts a long, white wall with a single figure walking in the street. Shadows cast by buildings and structures dominate the foreground, creating a sense of anonymity and isolation. Frank, a renowned photographer known for his candid and documentary style, captured the quiet essence of everyday life in Peru. The image is part of his iconic book, "The Americans", which challenged traditional photographic conventions and offered a raw and intimate glimpse into American society in the 1950s.