From the bus 45 1958

"From the bus 45" is a black and white photograph from a contact sheet created by Robert Frank in 1958. Contact sheets are a crucial part of the photographic process, showing all the images captured on a roll of film. This contact sheet displays a series of candid street photographs taken in New York City, highlighting the everyday lives of people going about their day. Frank's work is associated with the "New Documentaries" movement, known for its focus on social commentary and a detached, observational style. The contact sheet format provides a glimpse into Frank's creative process and the selection of images that ultimately became part of his iconic book, *The Americans*.