Switzerland 1 1961

"Switzerland 1" is a contact sheet from Robert Frank's iconic photobook *The Americans*. This sheet depicts a variety of images, likely taken during his 1955-1956 road trip across America. The sheet is composed of 36 individual frames, each capturing a different scene of American life. Contact sheets are used by photographers to review and select images, allowing them to see an entire roll of film before making a final decision. This sheet shows the spontaneous nature of Frank's photography, capturing everyday moments with a sense of immediacy and authenticity.