Horse and Cart/Paris 1949

"Horse and Cart/Paris" (1949) is a striking black and white photograph by Robert Frank. It captures a horse-drawn cart on a misty Parisian street, emphasizing the cobblestone street and receding lines of trees. The image's starkness and focus on everyday life is characteristic of Frank's "The Americans," a groundbreaking photobook that challenged traditional documentary photography. This photograph, with its simple composition and stark contrast, captures the essence of a fading era in urban life.