Andrea in Bridgehampton, New York no number 1955

"Andrea in Bridgehampton, New York no number" is a contact sheet by Robert Frank, a renowned American photographer known for his candid and often gritty depictions of American life. This 1955 work showcases a sequence of images captured on a single roll of film, demonstrating Frank's photographic process and the spontaneity of his approach to capturing a moment in time. The contact sheet is a key component of Frank's iconic "The Americans" photobook, which helped define the genre of photojournalism and offered a new perspective on American society in the mid-20th century. The work's intimate framing and natural lighting style are characteristic of Frank's aesthetic, capturing a young girl, Andrea, playing in a field with her dog. The contact sheet provides a glimpse into the artist's selection process, showing different perspectives of the same subject, thus revealing his vision and artistic intent.