Guggenheim 161--Inauguration, Washington, D.C. 1957

This contact sheet, "Guggenheim 161--Inauguration, Washington, D.C.," is a photographic document by Robert Frank, taken in 1957. It captures various moments from the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, showcasing Frank's distinct approach to street photography, which often juxtaposes the mundane with the momentous. The contact sheet's fragmented composition and grainy texture evoke a sense of immediacy and authenticity, characteristic of Frank's work. The series of frames offers glimpses of the crowds, the Capitol Building, and the presidential motorcade, highlighting Frank's ability to capture the essence of a historical event through a uniquely personal lens.