Guggenheim 551--Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, California 1955 - 1956

Robert Frank’s “Guggenheim 551--Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, California” (1955-1956) is a contact sheet of black and white photographs, showcasing Frank’s candid approach to documenting American life. The image captures a range of scenes, from a street crossing with a lone pedestrian to a group of people sitting in a cemetery. The contact sheet format, common in photography, provides a glimpse into Frank’s creative process, allowing viewers to see the photographer’s selection of frames and editing decisions. This piece is an example of the influential “The Americans” project, which documented the diverse facets of American society in the mid-20th century.