Florida 1 1958

"Florida 1" (1958) by Robert Frank is a contact sheet of black and white photographs depicting scenes at an airport in Florida. This contact sheet is a direct result of the photographer's roll of film, showing the process of selection and editing in Frank's creative workflow. This type of image is not uncommon in the 20th-century photographic tradition, providing viewers a glimpse into the artist's artistic process and aesthetic choices. The composition features multiple images taken in sequence, capturing various aspects of the airport environment. The individual images within the contact sheet showcase Frank's signature style, characterized by candid moments, stark contrasts, and a sense of immediacy.