Election day--Switzerland 7 1949

Robert Frank's 1949 "Election day--Switzerland 7" is a contact sheet of black and white photographs, showcasing candid moments captured during a Swiss election. The contact sheet format, popular with photographers in the mid-20th century, displays multiple images taken in sequence, allowing viewers to experience the photographer's visual journey and selection process. Frank, known for his iconic photobook "The Americans", is considered a pioneer of photojournalism and documentary photography, capturing the everyday lives of people across the globe.