Park bench, Paris 1951

Robert Frank's 1951 photograph, "Park bench, Paris," is a quintessential example of his signature style of street photography. It captures a lone, empty park bench in a Parisian park, with rows of trees lining the pathway. The image evokes a sense of solitude and quiet contemplation, characteristic of Frank's candid approach to capturing everyday life. The stark black and white composition accentuates the stark emptiness of the scene and highlights the simplicity of the subject. Frank's work is known for its ability to capture the nuances of human experience, and "Park bench, Paris" is no exception.