Guggenheim 167--Inauguration, Washington, D.C. 1957

"Guggenheim 167--Inauguration, Washington, D.C.," a 1957 work by Robert Frank, presents a contact sheet of black and white photographs capturing the inauguration of a new president. The images, arranged in rows, showcase a candid and often chaotic view of the event, highlighting the hustle and bustle surrounding the ceremony. Frank's work often utilized the contact sheet format to offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse, allowing viewers to experience the photographer's process and the unfiltered reality of the event. This photo, part of his seminal book "The Americans," embodies Frank's distinct photographic style – capturing the complexities and contradictions of American society in the mid-20th century.