Man playing flute--San Francisco 1956

"Man playing flute--San Francisco," is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, taken in 1956. The photograph captures a man playing a flute, with a framed drawing of a young woman on the wall behind him, capturing the gritty realism of everyday life in San Francisco. Frank's work is known for its candid and intimate portrayal of American society, often exploring themes of alienation, social class, and the American Dream. This photograph, part of his iconic book "The Americans," embodies his signature style of street photography.