Man and baby--Los Angeles 1955

"Man and Baby--Los Angeles" (1955) is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank. The photograph captures a man holding a swaddled baby, seemingly on a sidewalk. Frank’s candid approach to photography, often described as “street photography,” is evident in the unposed nature of the image. This photograph, part of his iconic book “The Americans,” offers a glimpse into the realities of everyday life in America during the 1950s. The photo’s composition and perspective create a sense of intimacy, drawing the viewer into the quiet moment shared between the father and child.