U.S. 285, New Mexico 1955

"U.S. 285, New Mexico" (1955) is a powerful photograph by Robert Frank, capturing a desolate stretch of highway in New Mexico. The image, part of Frank's iconic "The Americans" photobook, exemplifies his stark black-and-white style. The vanishing point of the road emphasizes the vastness of the landscape, creating a sense of isolation and the American road trip as a journey of self-discovery. Frank's work often challenged traditional photographic conventions and explored themes of social commentary and human condition in the post-war era.