Alfred Leslie--Painters no number c. 1950s

"Alfred Leslie--Painters no number" is a contact sheet photograph by Robert Frank, a renowned American photographer who captured candid moments of American life in the 1950s. The image showcases a series of frames, likely taken with a 35mm camera, capturing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a painter's studio. The contact sheet format provides insight into Frank's artistic process, revealing his selection and framing choices for a larger project. The subject matter, the artist Alfred Leslie, is depicted in various poses while working on his abstract paintings, providing a glimpse into the creative process of a prominent Abstract Expressionist artist. This work exemplifies Frank's signature style, characterized by its candid, documentary approach and focus on capturing the complexities of human experiences.