Esso plant worker on bicycle--Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1955

"Esso plant worker on bicycle--Baton Rouge, Louisiana" is a 1955 black and white photograph by Robert Frank, showcasing a lone worker riding a bicycle in front of an Esso plant in Baton Rouge. The image, characteristic of Frank's "The Americans" series, offers a glimpse into American life in the mid-20th century. The stark composition and sharp contrast accentuate the worker's smallness against the imposing industrial backdrop, revealing a sense of isolation and anonymity in the face of industrialization.