Guggenheim 39--Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1955

"Guggenheim 39--Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" is a contact sheet by Robert Frank, taken in 1955. The work is a series of black and white photographs, captured on 35mm film, showcasing various scenes from the city of Pittsburgh. The contact sheet format provides an intimate look into Frank's creative process, revealing his selection of frames and the raw, unedited nature of his photography. This contact sheet is a valuable artifact for understanding Frank's iconic "The Americans" project, which aimed to capture the essence of American life in the mid-20th century.